In case of necessity Iran is ready to assist talks around KarabakhJuly 21, 2007 - 15:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In case of necessity Iran is ready to assist talks on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki stated during his meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan, the RA Government Press Office reports. Underlining the importance to establish peace and stability in the region as soon as possible, Serzh Sargsyan in his part stated that Armenia has always highly appreciated Iran's role in this process. "Economic development in a rather dangerous region cannot be compared with similar development of a stable and secure region," the RA Premier underscored adding that Yerevan's stance consists in peaceful resolution of the Karabakh conflict via negotiations. 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. |