Japan says continues supporting Iran nuclear dealSeptember 19, 2018 - 13:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Japan is still supporting Iran nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Takeo Mori said on Tuesday, September 18, according to IRNA. Mori made the remarks in a meeting with Iran ambassador to Japan Morteza Rahmani Movahed Tuesday night, while referring to the status of Iran deal and its importance in the world. He also appreciated Iran's commitment to the JCPOA. He also pointed to the upcoming 90th anniversary of Iran-Japan diplomatic ties and expressed hope for developing cooperation between the two countries. Rahmani Movahed, for his part, said, 'We are observing a new era in both countries’ relations.' Good politico-economic agreements have been signed by Iran and Japan, he added. During the meeting, both sides discussed the importance of implementing Iran nuclear deal and the need to preserve peace and stability in the Persian Gulf. Related links: 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |