Iran's balanced position important for Karabakh conflict peaceful resolutionDecember 23, 2008 - 18:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan met Tuesday with deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Bagheri to discuss bilateral cooperation, the RA Minister's spokesman, col. Seyran Shahsuvaryan told PanARMENIAN.Net The officials exchanged views on regional security and stability issues. Touching on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process, the two emphasized that Iran's balanced position on the issue important for peaceful resolution of the conflict. Development of the Armenian-Iranian cooperation proceeds from the interests of the two countries and has a positive influence of the entire region, they said. 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. |