Armenia, Iran agree to fight the rise of fresh regional tensionsFebruary 3, 2017 - 11:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Defense Minister Vigen Sargsyan and Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's advisor on international affairs Ali Akbar Velayati agreed on Thursday, February 2 that new hotbeds of tension will cause serious damage to regional security. At the meeting, the two said it's necessary to join efforts to fight the spread of terrorism and extremism. Velayati noted that the countries boast efficient partnership in a number of areas of economy, expressing hope that the Minister's visit will further boost cooperation in defense sector. Weighing in on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, both officials ruled out military settlement, stressing that political solution is the only way out. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. Mkhitaryan raises arrest of former Karabakh leaders in Azerbaijan Inter Milan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has shared a news story about the extension of the arrest of former Karabakh leaders. Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. |