Armenian-Iranian relations exemplary in all spheresNovember 8, 2007 - 16:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Regional conflicts should be resolved peacefully via talks and with participation of states of the region," Iranian Defense Minister,Brigadier General Mostafa Mohammad Najjar told a news conference in Yerevan. "Participation of other states will aggravate the situation and multiply problems," he said."Iran is ready to do everything in its power for resolution of regional problems. I should stress that cooperation is the only way to achieve stability and development in the region. Struggle against creation of weapons of mass destruction and war on terror are priorities for Iran," he emphasized. When commenting on the Armenian-Iranian relations, he said these are exemplary in all spheres. "Relationships between Yerevan and Tehran are developing. Signature of the Memorandum on cooperation in defense sector will mark the beginning of mutually beneficial cooperation. Joint programs will contribute to stability and development in the region," he said. For his part, Armenian Defense Minister Mikael Harutyunyan noted that there is a necessity to develop programs for military technical cooperation. "Iran is our neighbor and military logistics would be invaluable assistance to the Armenian army," he said, IA Regnum 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |