Iranian envoy says it's now Europe's turn to fulfill commitmentsNovember 20, 2018 - 12:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Terming U.S. sanctions against Iran as 'unfair', Iranian Ambassador to Italy Hamid Bayat said "The U.S. intends to target our country's dignity. We have fulfilled out commitments and now it is Europe's turn (to do so)," IRNA reports. In an interview with the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, Bayat was asked if the sanctions would affect Iran's international relations particularly its ties with the European Union. The envoy said that would depend on the EU's performance. "The EU has played a prominent role in shaping the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) and Iran has been fully compliant with its commitments under the deal as verified in 13 reports of the International Atomic Energy Organization," he said. Unfortunately, he said, the United States - even before U.S. President Donald Trump announced his country's withdrawal from the JCPoA - and European states failed to fully comply with their commitments under the deal. Now Iran expects European states, the EU in particular, to fulfill their obligations in the wake of the U.S. exit from the multilateral international deal which is part of the UN Security Council resolution 2231, the ambassador said. "We are aware that the EU is working on a mechanism in order to continue its trade and commercial ties with Iran. The stands taken by Mogherini (EU foreign policy chief) in support of the JCPoA are good and we appreciate it. But we are still awaiting to see these statements translated into deeds," Bayat said. 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. |