  EAFJD: EU should Adopt Tougher Resolution on TurkeyDecember 12, 2006 - 17:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Armenian Federation (EAFJD) says that European Union Foreign Ministers' decision to partially freeze the negotiations with Turkey should be tougher. "The Armenian lobby organization is sure that Turkey must be punished both for Human Rights violations, and for treatment with ethnic minority groups, blockade of Armenian-Turkish border and the Armenian Genocide denial," says the statement, provided by AP. In her part, the head of European Armenian Federation Hilda Tchoboyan underlined that EU member states' decision complicated the relations with Turkey, reports RFL/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 |  Related sections Latest news 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.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
