Turkey stretches "friendship hand" to ArmeniaNovember 29, 2008 - 15:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Construction of a 32-meter sculpture in the shape of two hands stretching toward one another will be accomplished soon in the city of Kars, at the Armenian-Turkish border.This monument is a token of friendship with neighboring Armenia, Antalya Today repots. With visiting Armenia in September, Turkish President Abdullah Gul broke the ice in relations between the two states, the report says. However, there are many opponents to the Turkish-Armenian reconciliation. "Gul's visit to Armenia humiliated Turkey," said Oktay Aktas, member of MHP. "Armenia must renounce its genocide claims, otherwise friendship is impossible." 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |