Iran calls on Armenia to condemn use of chemical weapons against SyriaApril 2, 2013 - 20:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi called on Armenia to condemn the recent use of chemical weapons by the terrorists against the Syrian nation. Earlier this month, terrorists fired a rocket containing chemical substances in the Khan al-Assal area of rural Aleppo and reports indicated that around 25 people were killed, most of them civilians. The Iranian foreign minister made the remarks in a message to his Armenian counterpart Edward Nalbandian on Monday, April 1. "As one of the main victims of such weapons, the Islamic Republic calls on Armenia to spare no effort to prevent the repetition of similar incidents in future," Salehi said in his message. Salehi's message was conveyed to Nalbandian by Iranian Ambassador to Yerevan Mohammad Rayeesi. Syria has asked for an independent investigation into the use of chemical weapons by militants in Aleppo. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. 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. 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |