 Merkel nominates Steinmeier as candidate for Germany President November 16, 2016 - 18:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Germany's Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been nominated for the top job by Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition cabinet, the Express reports. The popular 60-year-old hit the headlines in the UK when he called on Theresa May to take Britain out of the EU immediately to end Brexit uncertainty in Europe. Merkel said: "I am happy about his nomination because I believe he is the right candidate to be the next Federal President. "He is a candidate who will have the support of many people. He is a man who you can trust. He is grounded and has a vast knowledge of the world. "I've known him for many years, if we were opposed during arguments, the discussion always stayed factual and fair. "Mr Steinmeier is a man of the centre of the political spectrum, respected by businesses and the society at home and abroad. "Particularly at times of global uncertainty and instability, a signal of stability and with that Mr Steinmeier’s support from the conservative parties is an important and right signal.”   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 Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia.Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements.Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of ArmeniaHenrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |
