RA NSC Secretary calls on Iran for active cooperation in regional security issuesNovember 24, 2008 - 18:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdassaryan told reporters in Tehran on Monday that Iran and Armenia inked ten agreements on security, political and economic cooperation, IRNA news agency reported. Baghdasaryan said his talks with the Iranian officials were "fruitful" and referred to his talks with the Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as "promising." During a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Saeed Jalili, he said that Armenia supports Iran's "civilian nuclear program," said the report. Hailing Iran's positions on the region's critical issues, Baghdasaryan called on Iran to actively cooperate in Caucasus security issues. "Iran's basic policy seeks practical support for promoting regional peace and preventing crisis," Jalili said, adding that "cross-regional forces' interference only creates crisis and regional issues need to be settled only by regional countries." In the meantime, Jalili said that "Tehran and Yerevan enjoy longstanding historical and friendly ties. Therefore, they can develop those ties." 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |