  Iran Stated Absence of Military Cooperation with ArmeniaApril 20, 2006 - 16:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Reports on military cooperation between Iran and Armenia «are completely false,» Iranian Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar stated in Baku on April 20. In his words, «there is nothing of the kind, there was not and there will not be.» «Iran continues expanding its relations with Azerbaijan on various directions, specifically the military cooperation. The aim of my visit to Azerbaijan is to expand the existing ties on the basis of the agreements signed,» the Iranian Minister said, emphasizing «Teheran can support Azerbaijan to develop the military industrial sector.»  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 |  Related sections Latest news Freedom House: “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?”  Freedom House has published a report summary titled “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?”Armenia says wants expanded transport, energy connectivity Pashinyan says Armenia is interested in the expansion of connectivity in transport, energy, telecommunications and other directions.Aliyev: Change in Armenia’s Constitution key for singing peace deal Ilham Aliyev has declared that most important condition for signing a peace agreement is for Armenia to change its Constitution.U.S. sees “extraordinary” opportunity for peace between Armenia, Azerbaijan U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes there is an “extraordinary” opportunity to reach a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. |
