Iran mulls lifting visa requirements with 60 countries August 23, 2012 - 17:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran announced Thursday, Aug 23 that it plans to work out agreements with 60 countries on the reciprocal removal of visa requirements, Fars News Agency reported. Senior Iranian tourism officials said the issue will be a main topic of their talks with a large number of participants in the upcoming Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit in Tehran next week. "Lifting visa requirements with 60 world states will be pursued seriously in the negotiations between the head of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization and the leaders of the NAM member states," Acting Deputy Head of the CHHTO Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Javad Adabi told FNA. He also said that the conference will be a unique opportunity for Iran to provide the ground for bolstering and boosting exports of its handicrafts and attracting a growing number of tourists. The 16th NAM summit will be held in the Iranian capital, Tehran, from August 26 to 31.   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 |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.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. |
