Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Iran sets no limits on development of cooperation with ArmeniaMarch 28, 2011 - 21:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has called for the expansion of bilateral relations and promotion of regional cooperation with Armenia. In a meeting with his Armenian counterpart Serzh Sargsyan on the sidelines of the International Nowruz Celebrations in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Sunday, March 27, President Ahmadinejad said Iran has placed no limits on the development of cooperation with Yerevan and that the two states need to cultivate their relations as two friendly neighbours. The Iranian leader also attached importance to the implementation of previous agreements and execution of projects in energy and transportation sectors, and called for preparing the grounds for further cooperation. The Armenian president, for his part, expressed delight over his presence at the International Nowruz Celebrations, saying the event can have a significant role in bringing the two nations closer, PRESS TV reported. 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 | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |