Turkish diplomat –a possible candidate for next OSCE Secretary General positionNovember 25, 2010 - 17:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey’s visibility in multilateral diplomacy, with posts at international organizations, is likely to further grow with Ambassador Ersin Ercin seeking to become the next Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). Ambassador Ercin, currently representing Turkey in Brazil, is also President Abdullah Gul’s special envoy for European security. Ercin has already secured support from a considerable number of the 56-member security organization for replacing the outgoing secretary-general, Ambassador Marc Perrin de Brichambaut of France. Gul will support Ercin’s bid during the 2010 OSCE Summit of Heads of State or Government which will take place in Astana, Kazakhstan on December 1-2, Today’s Zaman reported. 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. |