Cooperation with Iran Favorable to ArmeniaSeptember 12, 2006 - 15:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Iranian people are very warm towards the Armenian community and this is one of the causes of friendly relations between Armenia and Iran, Iranian Mejlis Chair Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel stated at a news conference in Yerevan. In his words, Iran is a very large and rich country and close cooperation on a mutually beneficial basis will be favorable to both countries. At the same time the Mejlis chair noted that visits at the level of parliament leaders will promote solution of issues, which sometimes are not solved in inter-state relations. «I hope my first visit to Armenia will stimulate development of more productive and friendly relations between our countries,» underscored Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |