If it takes the case, it indicated it could hold a hearing on June 17.

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If either bill is vetoed, Mr Khatami has indicated that the government will draft a bill to hold a referendum on the relevant subject.

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The U.S. had indicated interest in joining the bloc last year but later put negotiations on hold as the Obama administration reviewed its trade policies.

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"I have indicated that I don't believe there may be enough time between now and May to hold elections, " he told reporters after meeting coalition and IGC leaders.

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