Iran’s FM says optimistic over Baghdad nuke talksApril 23, 2012 - 17:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said on Monday, April 23 he was optimistic that talks with world powers in Baghdad next month would make progress towards resolving what he described as Iran's "manufactured" nuclear file, Reuters reported. "I see that we are at the beginning of the end of what I call the manufactured Iran file," he told reporters in Tunis, where he is on an official visit. "At the Baghdad meeting, I see more progress and more steps will be taken towards resolving this manufactured file," he added, speaking in Arabic. "We are optimistic. The last meeting in Istanbul came up with results that satisfied both sides." Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |