Meeting between Armenian and Iranian Defense Ministers to be held in TehranJuly 4, 2009 - 17:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On July 3, RA Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan met Iranian Ambassador to RA Seyed Ali Saghaeyan. According to Press Secretary of RA Minister of Defense, Colonel Sergey Shakhsuvaryan, Defense Minister congratulated the Ambassador on recent victory of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in recent presidential elections and expressed a hope that Armenian - Iranian relations will strengthen and enter a new stage of development.The parties focused on both countries positions on regional issues as well as bilateral relations, exchanged views on regional security and stability. Within meeting framework, Seyed Ali Saghaeyan passed the invitation of Iranian Defense Minister, Mayor General Mohammad Najjar to Seyran Ohanyan. 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 | 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. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |