Turkey offers to help reach diplomatic solution for Iranian nuclear standoffNovember 22, 2009 - 18:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey has offered to help reach a diplomatic solution for the Iranian nuclear standoff, saying it would undermine the stability of the entire region. "We believe that a diplomatic solution to Iran's nuclear issue is achievable and necessary. Given the already volatile situation in the region, diplomacy is the only viable avenue for a solution," Turkish foreign minister Ahmet Davutoglu told Gulf News in an interview. He said Ankara believes that Iran has the right to peaceful nuclear energy but within the norms of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). He said Turkey "will be ready to assume an active role if needed in order to facilitate a diplomatic solution". said. 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. |