Ahmadinejad: Iran willing to collaborate with WestSeptember 23, 2011 - 16:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ahmadinejad accused America of provoking enmity between two countries. In a wide-ranging interview Thursday evening with The Associated Press, Ahmadinejad said that Iran is willing to collaborate with West, however does not come across understanding from them. Ahmadinejad said he never received a reply to a personal letter he sent to Obama. He emphasized that it isn't too late for President Barack Obama to carry out his election pledge to improve ties with Iran and that this is not a chance that has been completely lost. According to him, US and Iran could fruitfully collaborate, and resume talks on Tehran’s nuclear issue. Ahmadinejad insisted Iran's nuclear program is peaceful and repeated an offer to meet with world powers to discuss nuclear issues. But he also warned that "the nuclear issue has been manipulated and turned into a political issue." Ahmadinejad positively assessed Obama’s perspectives in the coming elections. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |