Armenian-Iranian relations transparent and openDecember 4, 2007 - 14:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's foreign policy bases on coincident points with interests of our partners," RA Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian said. "Our relations with Iran are at a high level because we are neighbors. We have deep historical ties and common economic interests which are vital for Armenia's security. During the recent years we implemented a number of economic projects, specifically the Iran-Armenia gas pipeline. Neither of the sides is worried about the level of the Armenian-Iranian relations, since they are transparent, open and develop in the framework of international commitments. True, the situation with Iran's nuclear program is tensed but it's not a cause to introduce changes into our foreign policy," the Armenian Minister said in an interview with Kommersant daily. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |