Ahmadinejad says Iran will be world’s 15th largest economy in 2 yearsJuly 11, 2012 - 17:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says his country will be the 15th largest world economy in two years. Fars News Agency reported. "According to global reports, our economy is ranked 17th in the world now, and we will be the 15th by the next two years," Ahmadinejad said, addressing a ceremony in Iran's Northwestern city of Zanjan on Wednesday, July 11. He called for nationwide efforts for Iran's development, saying that building and developing the country sets his administration's priority. Last month, Iranian Economy Minister Seyed Shamseddin Hosseini said that the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) doubled in the last five years. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |