 Tehran to lift visa requirements for citizens of neighboring countries October 20, 2010 - 15:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Tehran plans to lift visa requirements for citizens of neighboring countries, Press TV reported. The move will help Iran increase its interactions and communication with neighboring countries, Mottaki said. Iran has already lifted visa requirements for the Azerbaijani citizens and expects the Azerbaijani government to introduce a visa-free regime for Iranians soon, he added. Besides, Iran and Georgia are also planning to eliminate visa regulations in the near future, Mottaki said.   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 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 childrenYerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19.Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan.Civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan People demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation again blocked streets in Yerevan on May 15. |
