  Tehran not playing a mediating role in a row between Russia and GeorgiaSeptember 18, 2008 - 15:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki has declared in Tbilisi that Tehran is not playing a mediating role in a row between Russia and Georgia, Press TV reports.In reply to the question by journalists that if Tehran is seeking to mediate between Moscow and Tbilisi, Mottaki said: "Our role is not mediation, but proposing some ideas could help to end the crisis in the Caucuses." Yesterday, at a news conference with his Armenian counterpart Edward Nalbandian, Minister Mottaki said that the world powers' blunders provoked crisis in the South Caucasus. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that NATO interference is not needed for resolution of Caucasian problems.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
