Turkey "slams" Argentinean statement on Armenian GenocideApril 26, 2008 - 15:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Friday necessary initiatives were underway pertaining to the Argentinean Senate's statement on the Armenian Genocide. "The Argentine Senate has approved a new text supporting the baseless Armenian allegations... (which) we strongly condemn and fully reject," the Foreign Ministry said. Turkish State Minister Mehmet Aydin cancelled his visit to Argentina following this adoption of the resolution. Aydin was scheduled to travel to Buenos Aires on April 28-29 for a gathering of the UN-sponsored Alliance of Civilizations initiative, which aims to foster dialogue between Islamic and Western societies and is co-chaired by Spain and Turkey. "Decision of the Argentina Senate contradicts historical facts and violates principles of international law," Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman said, the Anatolian Agency reported. 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. |