  Armenian paper concerned over Afghan-Turkish strengthening ties May 19, 2012 - 16:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The article published in Greece-based Armenian newspaper “Hayastan” has stressed the strengthening of Afghan-Turkish relations through Turkey’s military trainings to Afghan students. The article calls attention to the intention of 500 new Afghan students to leave for Turkey to pursue military education. According to suboot.org.af website, Afghan students are displeased with education quality and living conditions in Turkey. Afghan authorities voiced gratitude for the Turkish assistance, naming one of the central streets of Kabul “Ankara”, the paper reports.   Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Latest news Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan  The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops.Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skillsArmenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |
