  Iran does not recognize agreements signed between Russia, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan on the Caspian Sea littoral statesNovember 24, 2010 - 19:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Islamic Republic does not recognize, nor accepts agreements signed between Russia, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan on the Caspian Sea littoral states, Iran's deputy foreign minister Mohammad Mehdi Akhundzadeh stated. He said Iran's principled stance emphasized that any agreement pertaining the Caspian Sea should be based on “consensus and fairness”. The Iranian official referred to the Islamic Republic's share of the Caspian Sea and said Iran does not intend to focus on a specific percentage of share, news.az reported.   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 |  Latest news Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP  Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan.Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”.41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience.Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |
