Iran needs independent and glorious ArmeniaOctober 22, 2007 - 20:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Cooperation between Armenia and Iran is firmly developing. There are no obstacles and boundaries for our relations, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in Yerevan during a joint news conference with Armenian leader Robert Kocharian. "Cooperation ensures stability in the region. We do need independent and glorious Armenia, which can guarantee stability of the South Caucasus. We all must leave in peace. Iran is confident that all problems may be resolved via diplomacy, especially in our region and we will do our best for peaceful solution of pressing issues," Mr Ahmadinejad underscored. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |