Ahmadinejad invites RA President to IranSeptember 17, 2008 - 15:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Currently in Tehran, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met Tuesday with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to discuss the recent regional developments.Minister Nalbandian thanked President Ahmadinejad for assistance in transportation of Armenian cargo through Iran during the Georgian crisis. Expressing satisfaction with the effective economic ties and implementation of joint programs, the sides agreed to encourage close cooperation. The Iranian President said he will be glad to welcome Armenian leader Serzh Sargsyan in Tehran. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |