Turkish PM Erdoğan expected to visit Gaza Dec 5 November 28, 2012 - 13:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said he may visit to Gaza on Dec 5, two weeks after Israel and Hamas secured an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire deal. According to Today's Zaman, in plane en route to Ankara from Madrid, Erdoğan said Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal will possibly accompany him “I had talks with Khaled Meshaal. I could make a surprise to you [by visiting Gaza]. He invited [me to Gaza]. And said they are ready,” Erdoğan said. Erdoğan had planned to visit Gaza twice before but could not arrange the trip due to several factors, including the recent hostilities.   Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
