Turkish MFA: Ankara feels responsible for regional problems resolutionOctober 27, 2008 - 18:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Georgian-Russian conflict and the subsequent recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia's independence by Russia arouse concerns, Deniz Cakar, Head of Department, NATO and Euro-Atlantic Infrastructure and Logistics at the Turkish MFA, said during during Black Sea security program regional workshop that opened in Yerevan today. "Feeling responsible for resolution of regional problems, Turkey thinks it should seek for ways to mediate tensions between Georgia and Russia. It is also essential to take measures for establishment of trust and stability in the region. For this purpose, Turkey offered a Caucasus stability and cooperation platform meant to develop communications and enable dialog between the countries engaged," she 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |