Historical possibility to achieve peace in Black Sea region emergedJanuary 15, 2008 - 17:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey strives for a more important role in the Black Sea region and wants the U.S. to deeper engage in operations in northern Iraq, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Bryza said at Wider Black Sea: Perspectives for International and Regional Security international conference. According to him, the U.S. has no intention to deploy troops in the Black Sea basin. "Turkey is a strategic ally of the United States. This was proved by recent visit of Turkish President Abdullah Gul to Washington. As you remember, relations between our states tensed in March 2003 when Turkey refused to allow U.S troops through its territory to Iraq. But presently, a unique possibility to achieve peace in the Black sea region has emerged," the diplomat said. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |