U.S. ready to cooperate with Iran irrespectively of outcomes of electionsJune 13, 2009 - 19:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. is ready to cooperate with the new administration of Iran irrespectively of outcomes of elections. However, the Washington's position remains unchanged: Iran must stop its nuclear program, said American foreign policy advisor and United States Ambassador to the United Nation Susan Rice. "Politics of the U.S. towards Iran and its nuclear program does not depend on the government of that country. Our position is Teheran is obliged to stop elaboration of military nuclear program and our position will not change against elections results. In its turn, the U.S. president Barack Obama stated, that he is amazed by the activity voter shown during the presidential elections in Iran. He stressed, that he relies on the result, which could help Iran to lead to democracy. 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. |