ARMENIAN PRESIDENT SATISFIED WITH NEGOTIATIONS WITH IRANIAN LEADERSeptember 9, 2004 - 19:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The first formal call of Iranian President Mohammad Khatami to Armenia is an event of utmost importance, Armenian President Robert Kocharian stated during yesterday's joint press conference with the Iranian leader. In his words, the agenda of bilateral relations is getting expanded gradually. "I can express my satisfaction both with the contents of the issues discussed and with the spirit of these negotiations", R. Kocharian stated. He also added that he has informed his Iranian colleague of the process of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement. In this view both Presidents noted the necessity of the peaceful settlement of the problem. In his turn M. Khatami emphasized that Iran works for having friendly relations with all neighbors, however relationships with Armenia are special. He also noted that he cooperation between Armenia and Iran, having been developing since 1991, is not directed against any third countries. 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |