Iranian, Russian, Azeri Presidents to meet in Baku August 8July 13, 2016 - 15:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Presidents of Russia, Iran, and Azerbaijan are expected to hold talks in Baku early next month, RFE/RL reports. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ebrahim Rahimpour said on Wednesday, July 13 that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Hassan Rohani will meet with their Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev in the Azerbaijani capital on August 8. The statement comes one day after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the three leaders would soon meet in what he called "a new format of regional cooperation." The agenda is expected to include economic cooperation, bilateral relations, and discussion on the Convention on the Caspian Sea document, which would define ownership of the Caspian among its littoral states. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |