Russian, Iranian Presidents to develop cooperationMay 12, 2012 - 18:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad took place at the initiative of the Iranian side. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad congratulated Vladimir Putin on officially taking office as President of the Russian Federation. The two presidents expressed their mutual readiness to continue the development of Russian-Iranian cooperation. During the conversation, the two leaders outlined the plans for their future contacts, kremlin.ru 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |