Teheran Interested in Promoting Energy Cooperation with YerevanJuly 6, 2006 - 14:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The first round of talks between Iranian and Armenian delegations led by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Robert Kocharian was held in Teheran. During the meeting Ahmadinejad appreciated Iranian-Armenian partnership, favoring further strengthening of cooperation forms. He expressed Teheran's interests in developing cooperation with Yerevan in transport, culture, sport, tourism and especially energy fields. The Iranian President noted the successful activities of the joint Iranian-Armenian Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation.In his turn Kocharian noted that over 90 documents on cooperation between Iran and Armenia were signed. He invited his Iranian counterpart to visit Armenia. The invitation was accepted with gratitude. Kocharian also expressed Armenia's interest in expanding mutually favorable cooperation with Iran in energy, electric energy and transport, especially joining the railways of the two countries, reports Irna. 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 | Macron honors Charles Aznavour on 100th anniversary French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to the memory of French-Armenian crooner Charles Aznavour. Blinken says U.S. reviewing a number of aid requests from Armenia He said the U.S. is reviewing the requests to determine what more it can do to increase its assistance to Armenia. At least 2 CSTO members participated in preparing 44-day war against Armenia – PM Nikol Pashinyan has declared that at least two CSTO member countries participated in preparations for the 44-day war against Armenia. Armenia PM meets Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali Khamenei |