Iranian security official departs for Moscow to discuss nuclear issuesNovember 8, 2011 - 16:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Undersecretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Baqeri left Tehran for Moscow on Tuesday, November 8, a few hours before the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General releases his latest report on Iran. According to Fars News Agency, during the visit to Moscow, the Iranian security official is due to meet with his Russian counterpart as well as the Russian Federation Security Council secretary and foreign minister and deputy foreign minister. During the meetings, the two sides are due to discuss a range of issues, including Iran's nuclear activities and the IAEA stances and upcoming report on Iran, the Russian 'step-by-step' proposal for Iran-West nuclear standoff, and the recent developments in the Middle-East. The recent accusations leveled by the U.S. against Iran as well as Tehran-Moscow security cooperation are also on the agenda of talks between Baqeri and the Russian officials. Baqeri's talks with Moscow officials will be the fourth round of periodic meetings between Iran and Russia in the last three months. 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. |