Iran to continue nuclear researchFebruary 15, 2008 - 17:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian National Assembly Speaker Tigran Torosian met Thursday with newly appointed Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Ali Saqayian, the RA NA press office reported.Congratulating the diplomat on the appointment, Mr Torosian said Armenia attaches importance to cooperation with Iran, specifically in transport and energy fields. Ambassador Saqayian assessed highly the Armenian-Iranian relations and again invited Mr Torosian to Tehran after the RA presidential election. He also briefed on development in Iran's nuclear program. "Iran is not developing nuclear weapons," the Ambassador said. "Despite IAEA statements and anti-Iranian resolution, our country will continue scientific research." In this view the Armenian Speaker noted that all countries have equal rights and obligations fixed by international treaties. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |