Turkey, EU hold meeting in IstanbulJuly 13, 2010 - 19:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Top officials from Turkey and the European Union met in Istanbul for talks on Turkey's EU membership bid, as well as a range of regional issues. The EU delegation headed by foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton also included Stefan Fule, the EU Enlargement Commissioner. They met with Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, and Minister for EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator Egemen Bagis. The ministerial-level political dialogue meeting discussed counter-terrorist measures, the latest constitutional reform efforts, Iran's nuclear program, the Israeli raid on a Turkish-led aid flotilla. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |