Russia to build new nuclear plants in IranAugust 22, 2011 - 14:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Director Fereydoun Abbasi has said that Iran and Russia have held negotiations on the construction of new nuclear power plants, refuting the claims that Russia has decided to end its nuclear cooperation with Iran, Tehran Times reported. “The Russians have held negotiations with us on building new nuclear power plants and have presented some proposals,” Abbasi said. “If a nuclear agreement is to be made between Iran and Russia, it would be on the construction of new nuclear power stations in Iran and on the expansion of peaceful nuclear cooperation,” he said. He went on to say that Iranian officials have informed the Russians about their views on the proposals, adding that the negotiations and the exchange of proposals will continue until a clear result is achieved. Elsewhere in his remarks, Abbasi said that Iran is also keen to cooperate with other countries in the construction of nuclear plants on the condition that they can prove their capability to build nuclear plants that meet the highest safety standards. They should also provide adequate guarantees that nuclear disasters, like the one that happened at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant, will not occur in Iran, he added. On the launch of the Bushehr power plant, he said that Iran’s first nuclear power plant will be officially inaugurated in November. The plant, which is located near the port of Bushehr on the coast of the Persian Gulf, will produce 1000 megawatts of electricity once it becomes fully operational. 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. |