Iranian MP: new nuclear plant to be built in IsfahanDecember 15, 2011 - 16:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A member of Iran's Majlis Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy says the country has begun the construction of a new nuclear plant for civilian purposes in the central province of Isfahan. Avaz Heidarpour told reporters on Wednesday, Dec 14 that the new site is currently under construction in the city of Shahreza, with the objective of supplying the country's demands for civilian nuclear products. He added that the site is scheduled to be inaugurated within the next three years, IRNA reported. The site will facilitate the supplying of Iran's medical and agricultural needs, the Iranian legislator pointed out. Iran officially launched its first 1,000-megawatt nuclear power plant in the southwestern city of Bushehr on September 12, 2011, which began generating electricity at 40 percent of its capacity. Top stories 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. 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". Partner news | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |