Iran strengthens border security with neighbors, specifically, AzerbaijanFebruary 14, 2011 - 20:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's interior minister Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar said the government has devised a new comprehensive plan for enhancing control and security along the country's borders. Mohammad-Najjar told IRNA late on February 13 that the new plan has been implemented along the eastern and northwestern borders of the country (the border with Azerbaijan), and will be put in practice along the entire borders of the Islamic Republic in the near future. The official noted that the ninth government has increased the credits allocated to border security 17-fold compared with those of the previous administrations, PressTV reported. He added that the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic and the provincial governors' offices are executing the plan throughout the country. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |