Erdogan about EU: Turkey's Withdrawal from Negotiation Table will be a Great MistakeDecember 5, 2006 - 16:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Prime Minister of Turkey Rajap Tayyip Erdoghan warned the European Union about interrupting the negotiations on his country's accession to the European Union. Erdoghan declared, " The European Union must not lose its global vision", adding that, "Turkey's withdrawal from negotiation table will be a great mistake. This announcement Turkish Prime Minister made as a response to the recommendation about partial interruption of negotiations made by the European Commission. Earlier today Finland's Prime Minister Matty Vanhanen, whose country currently holds EU presidency, declared that the suggestion about partial interruption of negotiations "provides a good basis for the solution of the issue", which is included in the agenda of upcoming meeting of EU Foreign Ministers which will be held on December 11, 2006. On Vanhanen's words, during the meeting Foreign Ministers should adopt a decision on the recommendation of the European Commission. At the same time M. Vanhanen pointed out that though the situation at the talks is "difficult", work on Turkey's accession to EU must go on. "The train slowed down but the direction remains the same", said the Prime Minister of Finland, RBK 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 | 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. |