  U.S. criticizes Turkey for gas treaty with IranJuly 18, 2007 - 14:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. Department of State has criticized the preliminary gas treaty signed between Turkey and Iran, noting that the time is not right for investments in the Iranian energy sector."The decision about whether or not to do business in Iran belongs to the Turkish government and Turkish organizations. However, Iran has not proven a reliable partner for such treaties," said Sean McCormack, Spokesman for the Department of State, Hurriyet newspaper reports. Iran and Turkey signed a memorandum on mutual agreement on energy cooperation. According to the agreement, Iran will convey several natural gas facilities in the Persian Gulf to Turkish companies while Iran will export its gas to Europe via Turkey.   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 |  Related sections 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. |
