EU concerned over situation in IranJune 19, 2009 - 00:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The EU said it is concerned over election fraud allegations and the violence that erupted after the release of results Iran's presidential election. It is essential that the aspirations of the Iranian people are achieved through peaceful means and that freedom of expression is respected, the ministers said. EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner said she hopes election authorities really look into all the complaints of irregularities. "I have thorough respect for all the Iranian citizens who have shown their discontent and have demonstrated peacefully," she told reporters in Luxembourg. "I do hope that the security forces will refrain from showing violence." "We are looking toward Tehran with great concern at the moment," she said. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |