Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Iran sets no limits on development of cooperation with ArmeniaMarch 28, 2011 - 21:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has called for the expansion of bilateral relations and promotion of regional cooperation with Armenia. In a meeting with his Armenian counterpart Serzh Sargsyan on the sidelines of the International Nowruz Celebrations in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Sunday, March 27, President Ahmadinejad said Iran has placed no limits on the development of cooperation with Yerevan and that the two states need to cultivate their relations as two friendly neighbours. The Iranian leader also attached importance to the implementation of previous agreements and execution of projects in energy and transportation sectors, and called for preparing the grounds for further cooperation. The Armenian president, for his part, expressed delight over his presence at the International Nowruz Celebrations, saying the event can have a significant role in bringing the two nations closer, PRESS TV reported. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |