REGIONAL COOPERATION CORE OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY, IRANIAN AMBASSADOR TO ARMENIA CONSIDERSNovember 28, 2002 - 22:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Regional cooperation is the core of international security. Iranian ambassador to Armenia Mohammad Farhad Koleini told "Arminfo" agency it, when commenting on the possible development of Armenia's relations with NATO and their impact on the relations between Teheran and Yerevan. In his words, at present close cooperation between Armenia and Russia is observed. As a result the military equipment of Armenia, as well as the system of military training are brought to conformity with the Russian standards. The ambassador also noted that in comparison with other Caucasian countries Armenia had less actively participated in NATO regional programs. Speaking of the foreign policy priorities of Iran, the ambassador stated that his country intimately cooperated with Russia, too. This especially refers to questions relating to the situation in the Caucasian region. Simultaneously, Mohammad Koleini noted, Teheran actively cooperates with European states, which in his opinion, is a good tool for forming the regional system of security. The far foreign countries should show a constructive approach to relations with the countries of the region, the ambassador added. 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 | Moody's upgrades IDBank's rating Moody's has upgraded ID Bank CJSC's (IDBank) long-term local and foreign currency bank deposit ratings to Ba3 from B1. U.S. “very clear” with Azerbaijan: “It’s time to make peace with Armenia” James O'Brien has said that the United States is “very clear” with Azerbaijani that it is a time to make peace with Armenia. Destruction of Armenian heritage raised at PACE Member of the Armenian delegation to PACE, MP from the “I Have the Honor” bloc Hayk Mamijanyan delivered remarks at a PACE session. PACE adopts resolution on Armenia's commitment to reforms PACE welcomed the electoral reforms implemented by Armenia in accordance with the recommendations of the Venice Commission. |