Baku deeply concerned over possible normalization of Armenian-Turkish relationsMay 6, 2009 - 22:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish leadership should think over the grave consequences opening of the border with Armenia will have, an Azeri expert said."Turkey forgot the interests of its only strategic ally - Azerbaijan. This can cause a split between the two nations," Mubariz Ahmedoglu said. The process of Turkish-Armenian reconciliation is guided by the United States, according to him. The expert also called on Azeri and Turkish MPs to prevent discussion of Turkish history in U.S. Congress, Novosti Azerbaijan 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 | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |