Iran urges global fight against extremism and terrorismSeptember 8, 2017 - 13:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran’s top envoy to the United Nations on Thursday, September 7 criticized the ever-growing extremism and terrorism in the Middle East region and urged world nations to combat the evil, IRNA reports. “The Middle East region has turned into an exhibition of modern and deadly weapons,” said Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UN Gholamali Khoshroo while addressing a High Level Forum on the Culture of Peace held at the UN Headquarters. He said, “Iran, as the main proponent of the idea of 'World against Violence and Extremism', once again invites all peace-loving nations to close ranks for the cause of peace.” 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. |