EU to help Armenia-Turkey reconciliationNovember 27, 2008 - 14:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Union supports the political dialogue launched by Armenia and Turkey and is willing to promote this process, German Ambassador to Armenia said."Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Turkey agreed to continue the process of normalization of relations, what is a promising fact," H.E. Andrea Joanna-Maria Wiktorin said during 'European Union and South Caucasus - A Security Partnership?' international conference in Yerevan today. The dialogue between Armenia and Turkey was launched with the landmark visit of Turkish President Abdullah Gul to Armenia in September 2008 to watch a World Cup qualifier between the Armenian and Turkish soccer teams. On November 24, 2008, Foreign Ministers of the two states met in Istanbul to discuss the process of normalization of bilateral relations. 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. |