Turkey, Iran vow to strengthen ties amid Syria tensionsOctober 6, 2012 - 11:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey and Iran both expressed a commitment to furthering their bilateral ties on Friday, Oct 5, during high-level talks as tensions escalate along the Turkish-Syrian border, Today’s Zaman reported. “We want Turkish-Iranian relations to progress so as to contribute to the peace and wellbeing of the peoples of the two countries and the region,” President Abdullah Gül told visiting Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi during a meeting, according to a statement issued by Gül's office. Rahimi, who also met with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday, said the Iranian administration is committed to deepening relations with Turkey in all areas. Rahimi's visit came amid fears that the Syrian crisis could spill over into the region after Turkey hit targets in Syria in retaliation for the deaths of five civilians in a border town caused by mortar shells fired from Syria on Wednesday. On Friday, Iranian Chief of Staff Hassan Firouzabadi warned against a war between Turkey and Syria, saying the U.S. and other Western countries will be the only ones to benefit from it. Firouzabadi said both Turkey and Syria would face bigger problems if they enter into a war and that the Muslim world's interests would also be harmed. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |