Iran: Karabakh issue will be settled only through talksDecember 16, 2009 - 15:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said Nagorno-Karabakh issue will be settled only through talks adding foreign forces do not wish that the issue be resolved swiftly. In a meeting with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov in Tehran, Larijani pointed out to developments in the region and Caucasus and said, "deployment of foreign troops in the region only makes the issue more complicated which is not favorable to any regional country." He also called for further cooperation between Iran and Azerbaijan on oil, gas, energy, banking and electricity. Elmar Mammadyarov on his part said the Republic of Azerbaijan is willing to resolve the issue of Karabakh through talks, ISNA 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 | 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. |