Erdogan Wants Turkic World to Become International Politics CenterSeptember 18, 2006 - 17:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Turkic world will become center and initial point for all major events of the world politics. The geographic and historical legacy of our countries demands that," Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated at the 10th Congress of Turkic States. In his words, "Turkic-speaking world from the strategic, economic and cultural points of view comprises large space." "We should know that we have only two choices. We will either be the center of world events or one of the many figures. Maybe, other countries have a third choice. However, we do not have it. There is no doubt that core events of the world develop exactly in our geography," Erdogan concluded. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |