Turkey joins G20 troika to assume chairmanship in 2015![]() December 2, 2013 - 13:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey joined the troika on December 1, 2013 as it will be the chair of the G20 in 2015, TRT English reported. Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan said in a written statement that the G20 troika, made up of the current, immediate past and future host countries, helps the chair to manage the work agenda to ensure continuity, and is responsible for bringing together the G20’s agenda in consultation with other members and in response to developments in the global economy. Turkey will assume the term presidency of the G20 as of December 1, 2014, Babacan said, adding that 2015 leaders summit will be hosted by Turkey. Deputy Prime Minister said further that one of the most important global positions to be assumed by Turkey so far, G20 Temr Presidency and Troika membership will help promote Turkey's deep rooted transformation in the global arena. Related links: ![]() ![]() Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |