  Turkey submitted its application for EU membership 24 years ago April 14, 2011 - 18:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Relations between Turkey and the EU were established over 50 years ago. Turkey’s application to accede to the European Union was made 24 years ago. The process of Turkey’s accession to the EU, which started in 1959 with its joining the European Economic Community, was intensified due to measures taken by Turgut Ozal’s government. On April 14, 1987, Turkey applied to the EU for full membership. Turkey’s chief EU negotiator Egemen Bagis issued a written statement on the anniversary of Turkey’s application for the EU full membership. Bagis said Turkey has taken important actions in this process and continues advancing on its way, TRT-Russian 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 |  Topic Latest news Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan  A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia.U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |
