  Iran's Rouhani congratulates Pashinyan on appointment as PM January 15, 2019 - 10:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has sent a message to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to congratulate on his re-appointment as the head of the government. In a message Monday, January 14, Rouhani expressed hope that relations between the two countries in bilateral, regional and international formats would further develop. He also wished health and success to Pashinyan, as well as prosperity and felicity to the Armenian nation. Earlier on Monday, Putin congratulated Pashinyan and said relations with Armenia are based on traditions of friendship and mutual respect, with both countries having gained considerable experience in fruitful cooperation in various fields.   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 |  Latest 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. |
