Iran says ready to help establish security and peace in KarabakhFebruary 27, 2017 - 12:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian foreign ministry spokesman invited Azerbaijan and Armenia to show restraint over escalation in Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), Mehr News Agency reports. Bahram Ghasemi stressed the need for pursuing peaceful settlement of disputes through negotiations and dialogue. Escalation in Karabakh region between Azerbaijan and Armenia is a source of deep concern for the Islamic Republic of Iran, he said. "Tehran urges its northern neighbors to show restraint." The two sides must make all efforts to restore peace and settle disputes through negotiation and dialogue, Ghasemi said, expressing hope that all international institutions and mechanisms responsible for resolving the conflict remain committed to their obligations. Also, Ghasemi extended the Islamic Republic’s readiness to assist and cooperate with the parties to establish peace and security in the region. 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 | Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. Byblos Bank Armenia celebrates Students' Day with scholarship recipients YSU students who received scholarships from Byblos Bank Armenia gathered in a casual setting to meet with the Bank's CEO, Hayk Stepanyan. Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. “Great success”: Pashinyan pleased with new border protocol Pashinyan has described the signing by Armenia and Azerbaijan of a protocol on delimitation in Tavush as “a great success”. |