Armenian-Iranian relations transparent and openDecember 4, 2007 - 14:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's foreign policy bases on coincident points with interests of our partners," RA Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian said. "Our relations with Iran are at a high level because we are neighbors. We have deep historical ties and common economic interests which are vital for Armenia's security. During the recent years we implemented a number of economic projects, specifically the Iran-Armenia gas pipeline. Neither of the sides is worried about the level of the Armenian-Iranian relations, since they are transparent, open and develop in the framework of international commitments. True, the situation with Iran's nuclear program is tensed but it's not a cause to introduce changes into our foreign policy," the Armenian Minister said in an interview with Kommersant daily. 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. |