Iran and Armenia practice have similar views on resolution of regional and international problemsOctober 22, 2007 - 16:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran and Armenia practice similar views on resolution of regional and international problems, President of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Monday before leaving to Yerevan."Iranian and Armenian people are united by a common culture. Besides, our states practice similar views on resolution of regional and international problems," he told reporters. Trade and economic relations are developing. "We are cooperating in such spheres as energy, cargo transportation and investment," he said. "I am hopeful that my trip to Armenia will be productive for our states," he said. The Iranian President is accompanied by a delegation which includes Vice President Parviz Davoudi, Defense Minister Mohammad-Najjar and other officials, RIA Novosti reports. 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 | International cybercrime ringleaders arrested in Armenia, Ukraine Europol, Europe's crime agency, has arrested four ringleaders of several cybercrime networks that used botnets. Armenia skips CSTO Defense Ministers meeting A meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization countries began in Almaty. Armenian, Iranian foreigh policy chief talk over the phone The Foreign Minister of Armenia once again expressed condolences to his counterpart on the death of the President of Iran. Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities. |