UN chief says Iran can play major role in helping end Syrian conflict December 23, 2013 - 23:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says Iran is a very important regional power that can play a major role in helping end the Syrian conflict and should be allowed to participate in next month's peace conference in Switzerland, the Associated Press reports. Lakhdar Brahimi, the UN-Arab League Syria envoy, said Friday the United States is blocking Iran's participation. The UN chief said Monday he plans to issue invitations before the end of December to the Jan 22 peace conference and expressed hope that "the question of Iran's participation is resolved soon." The UN chief said "negotiations will be difficult, but without them there is only bloodshed and despair on the horizon." Related links:   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. |
