EU Canceled Extra Meeting of Turkish and Cyprus FMsNovember 2, 2006 - 17:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The EU today canceled the talks between Turkish and Cyprus FMs scheduled Sunday. The extra meeting in Helsinki was to be held to prevent failure of the talks on Turkey's accession to the EU. Mikko Norros, who is Speaker during Finnish presidency at the EU, stated that the meeting will not be held as "gathering everyone at the same table is impossible," reports RFE/RL. Next week the European Commission will publish the basic report on the reforms implemented in Turkey, which according to informed sources, will be extremely critical. Top stories 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. 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". Partner news | Iran, Russia discuss Caucasus developments Ali Bagheri Kani and Igor Khovaev, have reviewed the developments in the Caucasus region. Armenia Defense Minister travels to France A delegation headed by Defense Minister Suren Papikyan will travel to France, according to a statement from the Defense Ministry. Armenia, U.S. talk defense, security matters Secretary of the Armenian Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. Armenia, Ukraine discuss bilateral relations Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with Ukrainian Foreign Dmytro Kuleba on June 16. |