London doesn't support attempts to prevent Turkey's EU membershipFebruary 1, 2008 - 16:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The UK doesn't support Germany and France in their attempt to prevent Turkey from EU membership. "My opinion is the official position of Great Britain, which sees Turkey a member of the European Union," said Alan Waddams, European Commission representative in Azerbaijan. "I am hopeful Turkey will be accessed to the Union soon," he said adding that he doesn't think that protraction of talks can be caused by religious issues, Trend reports. Addressing a UMP conference, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have reaffirmed their opposition to full membership of Turkey in the European Union. France and Germany understand that Turkey's membership will press three informal EU leaders - France, Germany and UK. With its vast territory, population of many millions, tremendous economic and geopolitical significance will comprise the leading 'four' of Europe, experts say. 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 | 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. |