  Erdogan congratulated Kosovars on independenceFebruary 18, 2008 - 18:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan congratulated Hashim Thaci on adoption of declaration on Kosovo independence. "Turkey closely watches developments in the region and hopes that the unity of all nations in Kosovo will help its future," Erdogan said during a phone conversation. For his part, Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat also welcomed proclamation of independence by the breakaway province. "I am hopeful that Kosovo's independence will contribute to stability in Balkans and that the European Union will approach with issue with responsibility," he said, RIA Novosti reports.   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 Topic Latest news Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan  A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia.U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.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. |
