Kazakhstan reports new record for uranium outputJanuary 24, 2013 - 12:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Kazakhstan, the world leader in uranium production, is reporting a new record for uranium output, according to RFE/RL. The state nuclear company Kazatomprom has posted figures showing the country produced 20,900 tons in 2012, up from the 19,400 tons it extracted in 2011. Kazatomprom noted its 2012 output represents 37 percent of worldwide production for 2012. Kazakhstan sells most of its uranium to Asian countries such as China, South Korea, Japan, and India. Its uranium industry has attracted Western investors in recent years. Kazakhstan has also embarked on a program to provide materials for the entire nuclear cycle -- from raw uranium to nuclear fuel and reactors. Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbaev on January 23 gave the government one month to submit proposals for construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. 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 | Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. For the first time, Armenia votes in favor of Georgia resolution in UN Armenia on Tuesday, June 4 voted for the first time in favor a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. Moscow warns Armenia against leaving Russian-led defense bloc Armenia could ruin its military ties with Russia if it continues drifting towards the West, according to a senior official in Moscow. Moscow says ready to support Yerevan-Baku reconciliation Moscow has confirmed its readiness to support the reconciliation of Yerevan and Baku. |