Turkey, Israel to start Mavi Marmara compensation talks next week April 6, 2013 - 12:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish and Israeli officials will start talks on compensation for the families of those killed in the Mavi Marmara raid next week, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu said, according to Hurriyet Daily News. "One of our three conditions [for the normalization of ties], the apology, has been realized. There will be discussions on compensation and we are following continuously the lifting of the Gaza blockade. Particularly regarding compensation, there will be meetings between Turkey and Israel in the coming week and days," he said during a press conference with his Guinean counterpart, Lounceny Fall. Dwelling on U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's visit, Davutoğlu said several matters would be on the agenda. "While talking on the phone, we felt the need to have more detailed têtê-à-têtê discussions. [Kerry] is not coming for a single matter. But one of the principal topics is the peace process in the Middle East and the contributions that Turkey can make," he said. “Syria, Cyprus, energy agreements with Iraq and Iran's nuclear program will also be dealt with,” Davutoğlu added.   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 Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
