Meeting between Armenian and Iranian Defense Ministers to be held in TehranJuly 4, 2009 - 17:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On July 3, RA Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan met Iranian Ambassador to RA Seyed Ali Saghaeyan. According to Press Secretary of RA Minister of Defense, Colonel Sergey Shakhsuvaryan, Defense Minister congratulated the Ambassador on recent victory of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in recent presidential elections and expressed a hope that Armenian - Iranian relations will strengthen and enter a new stage of development.The parties focused on both countries positions on regional issues as well as bilateral relations, exchanged views on regional security and stability. Within meeting framework, Seyed Ali Saghaeyan passed the invitation of Iranian Defense Minister, Mayor General Mohammad Najjar to Seyran Ohanyan. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |