China vows to continue supporting Iran nuclear dealJanuary 17, 2018 - 18:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chinese Ambassador to the UN Wu Haitao described his country’s stance on the Iran nuclear deal with six world powers (JCPOA) as transparent, saying that his country will continue to support the international agreement, IRNA reports. He said on Tuesday, January 16: “We have on several occasions taken stance regarding the JCPOA and it is crystal clear that China will keep backing the agreement.” Concurrent with (US President Donald) Trump’s decision to extend Iran’s sanctions waivers late on Friday, US Department of the Treasury released a list of blacklisted 14 Iranian or Iran-linked entities and people, including two Chinese nationals. US President Donald Trump who refused to certify Iran’s compliance with the JCPOA on October 12, throwing the ball to the Congress court, extended Iran’s sanctions waiver on Friday as the time for the Congress to decide on the sanctions came to an end. Iran, China, Russia, Germany, France, Britain, US and EU reached an agreement known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2015 which offered Tehran sanctions relief in exchange for curbing its nuclear program. International Atomic Energy Agency as the only authority to monitor Iran’s nuclear activities has so far verified Iran’s adherence to its side of the deal nine times. 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. |