  Schroeder: EU Should Support TurkeyNovember 24, 2006 - 16:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Gerhard Schroeder, former German Chancellor, said that the European Union ought to support Turkey in its march towards EU membership. The Turkish government is rightly asking for fair treatment over the Cyprus question, said Schroeder, and added that a fair approach to the issue would sort things out. "Turkey projects political stability all the way through Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan. Turkey could set an example for countries across the region. That's why Turkey should get support from the European Union in its progress towards achievement of its goals. Turkey is not in a position to beg for membership to the European Union," said Schroeder, reports zaman.com.  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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.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. |
