Armenia and Iran Work for Development of Comprehensive Political DialogueJuly 6, 2006 - 14:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The centuries-old cultural and historical ties of the Armenian and Iranian peoples and common interests of the two countries form a solid basis for further expansion and development of relations between Armenia and Iran, Armenian President Robert Kocharian stated at a meeting with Iranian FM Manuchehr Mottaki in Teheran July 5. The urge of the two countries to develop comprehensive political dialogue at the highest and high levels was underscored at the meeting. Mutual understanding is reached on the need to strengthen economic cooperation forms, especially trade and mutual investment. The Iranian party was for implementation of agreements reached before, reports Irna. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |