Turkey will not launch large-scale operation in IraqJuly 27, 2007 - 15:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey will not launch a large-scale operation in Northern Iraq, Director of the Institute of Oriental Studies at the RA Academy of Sciences, Dr Ruben Safrastyan told a news conference July 27. There are several political and economic reasons for it, according to him."The commodity turnover between Turkey and Iraq makes $2,7 billion. Many deputies of the new parliament are of Kurdish origin," Safrastyan noted. "Ankara will probably increase pressure on Baghdad and deploy troops at the border but it will not launch a large-scale operation. Turkey is a state with army, power, science and policy. However, the most horrifying thing is that this state is connected to criminals whose aim is to preserve Turkey as in Ataturk's time," Dr Safrastyan said adding that Agos editor Hrant Dink fell victim to this union, IA Regnum 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |