Iran, U.S. negotiators set to hold nuclear talks in Geneva February 19, 2015 - 13:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran and U.S. negotiators will hold talks over Tehran's disputed nuclear program in Geneva on Friday, Feb 20, to narrow remaining gaps aimed at ending a 12-year standoff with six major powers, Reuters reported, citing Iran's state news agency IRNA. "The talks between Iran and U.S. deputy foreign ministers will be on Friday and Saturday. Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will join the negotiators on Sunday and Monday," said Iranian senior nuclear negotiator Abbas Araqchi. Negotiators from Iran and six major powers failed to meet a self-imposed deadline in November to clinch an agreement that would curb Iran's nuclear program in exchange for relief from economic sanctions. The State Department said on Wednesday that U.S. negotiator Wendy Sherman would lead the U.S. delegation in Geneva, saying the bilateral consultations were taking place in the context of the broader negotiations with Iran. The United States and its allies fear that Iran's nuclear program could be used to develop a nuclear bomb. Iran denies having any nuclear weapons ambitions.  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 Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
