Iran strengthens border security with neighbors, specifically, AzerbaijanFebruary 14, 2011 - 20:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's interior minister Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar said the government has devised a new comprehensive plan for enhancing control and security along the country's borders. Mohammad-Najjar told IRNA late on February 13 that the new plan has been implemented along the eastern and northwestern borders of the country (the border with Azerbaijan), and will be put in practice along the entire borders of the Islamic Republic in the near future. The official noted that the ninth government has increased the credits allocated to border security 17-fold compared with those of the previous administrations, PressTV reported. He added that the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic and the provincial governors' offices are executing the plan throughout the country. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |