Iran to boost military exportsMarch 10, 2012 - 15:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran’s Deputy Defense Minister says the Islamic Republic plans to enhance its exports of military equipment in the next Iranian calendar year (starting March 21, 2012). In line with Tehran’s comprehensive plan to enhance its economic growth, the defense ministry has made enormous strides to make a quantum leap in the exports of military equipment, Brigadier General Majid Bokaei said on Saturday. In this regard, Iran will have close interactions with its neighboring and friendly countries, the Iranian military official added, 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |