Turkish level-headedness prevents grave border incidents: ErdoganNovember 25, 2015 - 10:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkish F-16s shot down the Russian plane in line with Turkey's rules of engagement and insists Turkey does not harbor "enmity" toward Russia or any other nation, the Associated Press reports. Erdogan said Tuesday, November 24 that Turkish level-headedness had prevented even graver incidents at the border. The Turkish leader criticized Russian actions in the Turkmen regions, saying there were no Islamic State group fighters in the area. He said Turkey would continue to support the Turkmen community in Syria. Erdogan was speaking at a function at his palace after chairing a security meeting to discuss the downing of the plane. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |