SIPRI names Kerry, Zarif for 2016 Nobel Peace PrizeJuly 15, 2015 - 13:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) in Sweden introduced Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry as candidates for the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize for their role in the historic agreement Iran and P5+1 struck over Iran’s nuclear program, Iran Front Page reports. Tariq Rauf, SIPRI’s director of the Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Program, said the Iran-P5+1 accord is the most distinguished nuclear accord in two decades. He said the nuclear accord makes John Kerry and Mohammad Javad Zarif the odds-on favorites to win the 2016 Noble Peace Prize. He added that Iran nuclear accord will pave the way for the international community to make sure Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful in nature and thus lift the sanctions. 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. |