  Turkey to launch lobbying campaign in U.S. Congress  August 28, 2010 - 15:58 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish policymakers are planning to intensify contacts with the U.S. Congress, where many are raising questions on the future of ties with Ankara after Turkey voted against further UN sanctions on Iran and amid a deterioration in Turkish-Israeli ties, Today's Zaman reported. The decision to reach out to Congress came after a series of talks between a Turkish delegation and senior U.S. administration officials in Washington earlier this week. Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Feridun Sinirlioglu and Deputy Undersecretaries Tacan Ildem and Selim Yenel met with U.S. officials, including Under Secretary for Political Affairs William Burns, National Security Council Chief of Staff Denis McDonough, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy and Special Envoy of the Secretary of State for Eurasian Energy Richard Morningstar. The campaign is foreseen to be launched after the Congressional elections due November 2010. Related links:   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 |  Latest 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. |
