RA President's upcoming visit to Iran importantApril 3, 2009 - 22:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met Friday with the Iranian delegation led by Minister of Roads and Transportation Hamid Behbahani, reported the press office of the Armenian government. Armenian PM stressed the importance of developing bilateral relations and said the upcoming visit of President Sargsyan to Iran will convey an impulse to cooperation between the two countries. For his part, Minister Behbahani said that Iran will render all possible assistance for implementation of Iran-Armenia railway within shortest terms. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. Armenian army holding strategic command, staff drills Live firing will be carried out using automatic control systems and modern equipment. |