Tigran Balayan: Armenian-Iranian relations not targeted at third statesMay 6, 2008 - 17:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia eyes Iran as a friendly state with a historically formed Armenian community, said the Spokesman for the RA Foreign Ministry. "The Armenian-Iranian relations are not targeted at any other state. We enjoy bilateral cooperation, what is natural for neighbors. Armenia is willing to establish diplomatic relations with all neighbor countries," Tigran Balayan said when commenting on in the U.S. concerns over development of the Armenian-Iranian relations expressed in the Country Reports on Terrorism 2007. Touching on the other items of the report, Mr Balayan said that the criticism arouses concerns. "As to struggle against corruption, it's one of the aspects of Serzh Sargsyan's election program. Armenia has joined a number of international documents and will continue its efforts in the field," he said, RA MFA press office 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 | 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. |