EU says Iran nuke talks reigned by "positive atmosphere"April 14, 2012 - 14:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Michael Mann, the spokesman for EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, said that the talks underway in Istanbul between Iran and the world powers is reigned by a "positive atmosphere". Speaking to Fars News Agency about the ongoing talks between Iran and the Group 5+1 (the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany), Mann stressed, "The atmosphere dominating the negotiations is positive." Mann declined to answer an FNA question about Israel's nuclear arsenals. Iran and the Group 5+1 started their talks in Istanbul, Turkey, minutes ago. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |