Erdogan, Ahmadinejad agree to build Iran-Turkey railroadSeptember 28, 2007 - 15:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In the framework of the UN General Assembly's 62nd session in New York, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad agreed to build a railroad connecting Iran and Turkey. There are two projects for building the trunk-railway from northern and southern banks of Lake Van, said Ismet Yilmaz, the Turkish Minister of Transport. Erdogan and Ahmadinejad also consulted with the Iranian Minister of Roads and Transportation Mohammad Rahmati, who said Iran can cover the expenses. "A Turkish delegation will be sent to Iran next week to discuss the issue. We think building of the railroad from the north of Lake Van is more real," Mr Yilmaz said, 1news.az reports. Earlier, Iran and Turkey signed an agreement on delivery of Iranian gas to Turkey, which met a sharp reaction of the United 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |