  Germany hoping for diplomatic solution to Iran's nuclear program but ready for tougher sanctionsFebruary 7, 2009 - 16:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Germany is hoping for a diplomatic solution to the conflict over Iran's nuclear programme but is ready for tougher sanctions if no progress is made, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday. "We want a diplomatic solution," Merkel told the Munich Security Conference in a speech, referring to new U.S. President Barack Obama's offer to hold talks with Tehran on the nuclear issue. "I think the new U.S. administration will make its approach towards Iran clear to us in coming months. We are ready to walk this path together. But we are also ready for tougher sanctions if there is no progress," Merkel said, Reuters reports.   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
