  Armenia's position on Turkey's incursion in Iraq coincides with U.S. stanceOctober 25, 2007 - 17:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's position on Turkey's incursion into northern Iraq coincides with the stance of the United States and international community, Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian told a news conference in Yerevan."The Kurdish problem should be resolved peacefully. We think that Ankara's measures are not proportionate to PKK actions. Turkey has chosen a method that arouses anxiety in Armenia and other states of the region. Actually, the cross-border operation will not have a direct influence on Yerevan. However, situation in the region is complicated and shaky and this incursion will deteriorate it," the Minister said.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
