Armenia - for peaceful settlement of Iran's nuclear problemJuly 14, 2009 - 21:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia backs peaceful negotiation process over Iran's nuclear program, NSC Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan said during an interview with German Spiegel Online periodical. Western countries, according to him, seek resolution in negotiations vs. conflicts. "We want to maintain good and friendly relations with Iran," he noted.In response to the question whether Armenia may face the threat of isolation as Russia's only ally in the region, Arthur Baghdasaryan ruled out such possibility. "We cooperate with NATO, and that is one of the elements of our security policy. Russia has been our strategic partner since gaining independence. We are one of CSTO founding members. However, integration to European structures is a priority for us," Mr. Baghdasaryan 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. |