Iran wants just resolution of Caucasus conflictsNovember 20, 2008 - 14:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran exerts every effort for resolution of Caucasus problems avoiding use of force, Iranian senior official said. "Consultations between Foreign Ministries are needed to engage the regional and European states in the settlement process. Iran stands for just resolution of the existing conflicts, which damage energy cooperation, cargo transportation and economic relations between the countries," Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki told a news conference. He said he is pleased that the states of the region gave a positive assessment of Iran's endeavors for Georgia-Russia reconciliation, Trend Azeri news agency reports. 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 | Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. “Great success”: Pashinyan pleased with new border protocol Pashinyan has described the signing by Armenia and Azerbaijan of a protocol on delimitation in Tavush as “a great success”. Armenia, Azerbaijan sign protocol on demarcation coordinates Armenia’s government took on May 15 another step towards handing over four border areas to Azerbaijan. Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children |