Abdullah Gul doesn't rule out Turkey's refusing EU membershipMay 1, 2011 - 15:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On the threshold of his visit to Austria, Turkish President Abdullah Gul delivered a statement on Turkey's EU bid. “Turkey might follow the example of Norway, eventually refusing EU membership,” Turkish President said. As he noted, in 2005, a joint agreement on the launch of talks on Turkey's EU accession was made, which obligates the Union to abide by the “pacta sunt servanda” principle. According to the President, obstacles set in Turkey's way to EU accession are both illegal and unjust. “Turkey meets EU standards. It's unacceptable to isolate the nation professing a different faith,” Gul stressed, expressing concern over manifestations of xenophobia, radicalism and Islamophobia, which run counter to European values, TRT Russian reports. 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. |