Iranian expert advises Tehran against involvement in Karabakh settlementJuly 27, 2011 - 17:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian expert Bahram Amirahmadian believes Iran must not become involved in Karabakh settlement.According to the expert, conflict settlement implies winning and losing sides. “However, Iran has positive developing relations with both countries, which is why Tehran should avoid mediation activities leaving them to international structures,” Iran.ru quoted him as saying. Iran is ready to become mediator in Karabakh settlement any time, according to Ambassador of Iran to Azerbaijan Mahammad Bagir Bahrami. Bahrami expressed his country’s stand over the conflict and noted that if Armenia and Azerbaijan agree Iran will become mediator in peaceful settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict. “Iran which is a neighboring country both for Azerbaijan and for Armenia supports peaceful settlement of the conflict and, therefore, is committed to the pacific resolution and establishment of stability in the region,” the Ambassador said. Bahrami thinks that only countries of the region must be engaged in the settlement of Karabakh conflict. “West is not interested in resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict. It is only interested in Azerbaijan’s energy capacities. Countries beyond the region give deceitful promises to Armenia and Azerbaijan,” said the Ambassador. 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. 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. |