 Iran invites IAEA director general to Bushehr launch September 6, 2011 - 21:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran has invited International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director general Yukiya Amano to attend the launch of Bushehr NPP, constructed by Russian experts, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Fereydoon Abbasi Davani reported. “We'll be glad to welcome IAEA director general along with Russian officials to the ceremony. Mr. Amano may feel free to visit any other Iranian nuclear facilities as well,” the Iranian organisation official assured. He expressed confidence in full security and reliability of the Bushehr NPP. “In cooperation with Russian experts we strictly observed all security requirements,” Davani said. The nuclear power plant will be officially put into operation on September 12, ISNA information agency reported.   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 |  Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
