Post-electoral situation in Iran poses no threat to Armenian communityJune 17, 2009 - 22:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - As national-religious minority, Armenian community in Iran never interferes in domestic political developments, Norvank foundation's deputy director Sevak Sarukhanyan told journalists on June 17. "Iranian-Armenians do not face any threats. The do not intend to participate in post-electoral processes as they support both candidates," the expert stressed.According to him, both President Ahmadinejad and his rival Mir Hossein Musavi highly appreciate Armenian community's role. During his presidency, Ahmadinejad did his best to assist Armenian community and even allocated sums from State Budget to for the implementation of cultural and educational programs, he added. 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. |