  Russia's Lavrov in Iran to discuss co-operation and nuclear deal June 23, 2022 - 11:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called for co-operation among countries facing western sanctions during a visit to Iran, The National reports. Lavrov held a meeting with Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi after arriving in Tehran on Wednesday and is scheduled to hold talks with Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Thursday, Iranian state media reported. Besides increasing bilateral and energy co-operation, Lavrov is expected to discuss Iran's 2015 nuclear deal and international and regional issues. Russia's foreign ministry posted a clip of Lavrov's opening remarks in his meeting with Raisi, in which he said Moscow was adapting to what he called the West's aggressive policies. "In all the countries experiencing the negative influence of the selfish line taken by the United States and its satellites, there arises the objective need to reconfigure their economic relations so they can avoid relying on the whims and vagaries of our Western partners," Lavrov said. Iranian state TV showed Lavrov meeting Raisi, but gave no details. Lavrov will travel to Azerbaijan next.   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 Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation  Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia.Armenian cemetery in Fresno hit by arsons six times since January Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance.Iran vows to “decisively” defend sovereignty, national interests The Iranian embassy in Armenia has defended its “defensive and proportional action in in occupied Palestine.” |
