Erdogan: we will remain loyal to the word and spirit of protocolsMay 1, 2010 - 16:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday his country maintained willingness to settle problems with Armenia, despite Armenian coalition government’s decision to suspend ratification process of protocols the two countries had signed to normalize relations and restore diplomatic ties, Anatolian Agency reported. "We have kept our positive stance and remained loyal to the word and spirit of protocols from the very beginning and we will continue to do so," Erdogan told a televised address to the nation. Dwelling on U.S. President Barack Obama’s April 24 address, Erdogan reiterated Turkey's proposal to leave the issue to historians, criticizing "third parties of trying to forge domestic political clout." "Turkey is very much disturbed from such insincere attitude of countries which we see as our friends, whoever they might be," Erdogan 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |