France reaffirms commitment to Iran nuclear dealMarch 23, 2018 - 13:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A French Foreign Ministry spokesman in a statement on Friday, March 23 underlined the need to preserve the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, saying France and its European partners are making efforts in this regard, IRNA reports. The spokesman saying that at present the United States abides by the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) expressed hope that Washington would remain committed to the deal. The spokesman also quoted the French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian as saying that France is determined to take decisive measures to make sure that the Vienna accord (JCPOA) would be preserved. He however claimed reportedly that Iran's responsibility for developing ballistic missiles and its role in disputes in the Middle East region should not be forgotten. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |