Iran “willing to continue nuke talks” - official July 27, 2012 - 21:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran is willing to continue talks with world powers over its nuclear programme until they reach a conclusion, a senior Iranian official has said, Belfast Telegraph reported citing ISNA news agency. The comments, from an adviser to the country's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, show that Tehran's leadership is ready to restart negotiations despite their repeated failure in the past. "The talks will be continued until they reach positive and constructive conclusions," said Ali Akbar Velayati, adding that the West should recognise Iran's right to peaceful nuclear activities. The European Union said on Thursday, July 27 that its top representatives on the matter would meet their Iranian counterparts "soon", with EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton to discuss the matter with Tehran's chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili. Baroness Ashton's deputy Helga Schmid met Ali Bagheri, Iran's deputy nuclear negotiator, in Istanbul on Tuesday to pave the way for another high-level meeting. The US and other world powers want Iran to curb uranium enrichment, which can produce nuclear warhead material, but Iran says its programme is designed solely for peaceful purposes such as power generation and cancer treatment. Recent high-level talks have failed to narrow those differences, and Tehran faces intensified international sanctions over its programme.   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 |  Latest 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. |
