TEHRAN, Iran, September 07, SPA -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iran is ready to hold talks with the world powers over global challenges including its nuclear program. Ahmadinejad said Monday Iran will initially present itspackage of proposals to the five permanent members of theU.N. Security Council plus Germany. He didn't give a timeframe but reports have indicated thatIran may do so this week, the Associated Press reported. Western powers have given Iran until the end of Septemberto agree to talks on its nuclear program. Ahmadinejad said setting deadlines for talks is«incompatible» with the needs of the world today.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/698452