Armenia and Iran Work for Development of Comprehensive Political DialogueJuly 6, 2006 - 14:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The centuries-old cultural and historical ties of the Armenian and Iranian peoples and common interests of the two countries form a solid basis for further expansion and development of relations between Armenia and Iran, Armenian President Robert Kocharian stated at a meeting with Iranian FM Manuchehr Mottaki in Teheran July 5. The urge of the two countries to develop comprehensive political dialogue at the highest and high levels was underscored at the meeting. Mutual understanding is reached on the need to strengthen economic cooperation forms, especially trade and mutual investment. The Iranian party was for implementation of agreements reached before, reports Irna. 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 | Armenia to participate in key EU meeting for the first time ever National Assembly speaker Alen Simonyan has said that Armenia will for the first time participate in the Conference. U.S. reacts to Russia’s criticism of upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting Matthew Miller has weighed in on Russia’s criticism of an upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting. Lavrov sees ‘collapse’ of Russia’s ties with Armenia Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has underscored heightened tensions between Russia and Armenia. Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. |