Turkey Going to Change Policy on Armenian Genocide IssueNovember 17, 2006 - 17:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey considers the possibility of 'appealing to the international court' on the Armenian Genocide issue, said Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul. In his words, resigned diplomats and 'reliable' experts-lawyers are examining the issue in detail. According to Turkish Daily News, Gul also said assured that the government will try to settle the problem within shortest terms. Article titled "Historical step by Turkey" published in Milliyett daily says that the Turkish government 'elaborates a new policy' as regards the statements on the Armenian Genocide. At the same time Turkish diplomats refrain from detailed comments on the changes to occur in the Genocide issue line, reports RFE/RL. 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. |