France, Germany and UK give Iran €5 million to fight coronavirusMarch 3, 2020 - 14:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - France, Germany and the UK have given five million euros and laboratory testing equipment to Iran as it struggles to counter coronavirus, The National reports. Expressing their “full solidarity with all impacted” by the virus in Iran, the three countries said the aid would come via the World Health Organisation or other UN agencies. At least 66 people including a senior official have died from coronavirus in Iran and there are more than 1,500 confirmed cases. “We are offering Iran a comprehensive package of both material and financial support to combat the rapid spread of the disease,” said the countries known as the E3. “The material will be transported urgently by plane on March 2 and will include equipment for laboratory tests, as well as other equipment, including protective body suits and gloves.” The E3 said they would continue to support “the most vulnerable” across the globe affected by coronavirus. Schools across Iran have been closed and senior figures including the deputy health minister and vice president for women and family affairs have been infected. The E3 in January accused Iran of repeatedly violating a 2015 treaty Tehran agreed with world powers, enacted to stop it from developing nuclear weapons. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |