  Iran’s balanced position exemplary for regionApril 16, 2011 - 11:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran’s position on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict proves that even in the period of collisions of civilizations peaceful co-existence of states practicing different religions is possible, Armenia’s military attaché to Russia said. “I’m glad that relations between Armenia and Iran are friendly and the recent visit of RA President Serzh Sargsyan helped strengthen the ties,” Tigran Avanesyan said, emphasizing that through the efforts of the Iranian government three Armenian churches were included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. “Armenia, for its part, preserves the Blue Mosque as a historical monument,” he said, IRNA reports.   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 |  Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
