U.S. Armenian resolution "indigestible" to TurkeyMarch 13, 2007 - 15:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - It will be difficult for Turkey to "digest" the U.S. Congress resolution on the Armenian Genocide, the Turkish Prime Minister's foreign policy advisor stated. Justice and Development Party (AK Party) deputy Egemen Bağış said at a time when Turkey and the U.S. have numerous joint projects going on, including Iraq's reconstruction, the resolution's passage would be unacceptable for the Turkish public. The next Turkish delegation is leaving this weekend for the United States with a group of legislators to lobby in Washington against the resolution on the 1915 Armenian Genocide. "This resolution would be like adding insult to injury. It would make things more complicated. This is not a threat. It would put the government in an awkward situation," he noted, Today's Zaman 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 | Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event. Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims. Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |