  If EU to withdraw their ambassadors from Iran?August 10, 2009 - 14:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Union is currently considering options of its response to trial started in Tehran against Iranian employee of the British Embassy, the worker of the French Embassy, who has dual citizenship and a Frenchwoman, who taught foreign languages in the Iranian capital. They are accused of espionage, organizing anti-governmental actions and preparing the "velvet revolution". As British BBC Radio service reports, simultaneous withdrawal of ambassadors of EU member states from Tehran, as well as introduction of new economic sanctions are among possible joint steps of the EU. The formula of response is figured out by EU-chairing Sweden, newsru.com reports.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Armenia considers Cyprus as one of its main partners in EU - envoy  Armenia considers Cyprus one of its main partners in the European Union, Ambassador Tigran Mkrtchyan has said.Armenian, Albanian Foreign Ministers discuss ties, regional issues Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania Igli Hasani.POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO.Armenia confirms will attend NATO summit in Washington Armenia has confirmed its participation in the NATO summit in Washington, a spokesperson has confirmed. |
