  Alexander Rar: Turkey can grow into gas seller December 24, 2010 - 12:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Aspired to become the main distributor of Russian and Central Asian gas to Europe, Turkey is interested in purchase of gas from Iran, Iraq and Caspian countries, according to a German expert. “Turkey’s geographical location allows to grow from an ideal transit country into a gas seller, being a winner in the struggle for Nabucco and South Stream,” Alexander Rar said, quoted by Trend News. “This will strengthen positions of the country as a bridge between Asia and Europe. Time will show whether Turkey can succeed,” he added.   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 Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
