Russia calls on Iran to cancel uranium enrichment centrifuge productionSeptember 26, 2011 - 10:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has called on Iran to cancel production of centrifuge used for enrichment of uranium. “Iran has to do the first step, for example, give up centrifuge production and then we can renounce adoption of new sanctions,” Lavrov told CNN. “Should Iran get a clear message that our efforts are aimed at non-proliferation but not regime overthrow, we will get a chance to start serious talks,” he said. 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |