Former German FM Fischer to visit Iran: report Berlin (AFP) Jul 28, 2006 Former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer will visit Iran from Monday to take part in a round table debate organised by Tehran's Centre for Strategic Studies, a press report said. Fischer, who retired from parliament in June to take up a teaching post at Princeton University, is expected to represent Germany in an unofficial capacity, the Sueddeutsche Zeitung will report on Saturday, according to an advance extract. Fischer, whose current wife is Iranian, was invited on the four-day trip by Hassan Rohani, Iran's former chief negotiator on its nuclear programme. During his term of office as foreign minister from 1998 to 2005, Fischer, a Green, was the most popular politician in Germany. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links
UN to give Iran until August 31 to suspend uranium enrichment United Nations (AFP) Jul 28, 2006 The UN Security Council would consider sanctions against Iran if it does not halt uranium enrichment by August 31, under a resolution drawn up by the six major powers, diplomats said Friday. |
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