Armenian, Turkish FMs to discuss Armenian Genocide in Istanbul?November 20, 2008 - 18:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Genocide will be on focus of talks between Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian and his Turkish counterpart Ali Babacan in Istanbul next week, Hurriyet daily reports."Babacan will hold talks with Edward Nalbandian in Istanbul on Nov. 24," Burak Ozugergin, a spokesman for the Turkish Foreign Ministry said Thursday. "Everything is on the table," Ozugergin said. "We are not precluding anything. The Ministers will take up bilateral issues, including the 1915 events and perhaps regional issues that could include relations with Azerbaijan." 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. |