UK Foreign Secretary believes historic Iran deal ‘within reach’November 20, 2013 - 17:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Remaining differences between Iran and world powers over a potential deal to curb Tehran's nuclear program are narrow and a historic deal is within reach, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Wednesday, Nov 20, according to Reuters. Iranian negotiators and diplomats from the United States, Russia, China, France, Britain and Germany were due to meet on Wednesday in Geneva to discuss a proposed deal under which Iran would suspend parts of its program in exchange for some sanctions relief. "The differences that remain between the parties are narrow and I believe they can be bridged with political will and commitment," Hague told a news conference in Istanbul. "This is an historic opportunity to build agreement on how to curb nuclear proliferation in the Middle East and potentially to set our relations with Iran on a different path. It is the best chance for a long time to make progress on one of the gravest problems in foreign policy," he said. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday Tehran would not step back from its nuclear rights and he had set "red lines" for his negotiators in Geneva. "There is an opportunity here to make an agreement and that remains the case whatever commentary is going on around the world or whatever fresh statements are made," Hague said, when asked about Khamenei's comments. Related links: Related issues: 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. |