Armenian Community of Iran Deservedly Held in Respect of AuthoritiesSeptember 12, 2006 - 15:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The visit of Chair of the Parliament of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) to Armenia is of high regional importance, Armenian Speaker Tigran Torosyan stated during a news conference. In his words, in spite of the religious difference, the relations between Armenia and Iran can serve as an example for all countries of the region. «There is a large Armenian Diaspora in the country, which is deservedly held in respect both of the authorities and the population. The community has an important role in the public and political life of the country and it is represented in the Parliament by 2 MPs. Both peoples also preserve each other's cultural legacy,» Torosyan remarked.At that the NA Speaker noted that bilateral parliamentary ties yield to inter-state relations yet. He hoped for the state of the affairs to change. «For the first time within 15 years IRI Speaker visited Armenia and I hope that visits will be more often in the future. It is very important that the cooperation between the two states develops in strategic fields like energy security, expansion of trade and economic relations,» Torosyan underscored. 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 | 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. 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. |