German MFA hails efforts for Turkish-Armenian reconciliationFebruary 17, 2009 - 17:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Germany's Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Turkey's importance in energy transportation would be better acknowledged in the years to come.Steinmeier, who delivered a speech at the lunch hosted in Berlin by Turkish Community in Germany (TGD), said he always supported Turkey's accession to the EU, adding however that there were certain countries, which were rather hesitant about it. Steinmeier said he appreciates Turkey's efforts to enhance both its own relations with Armenia and the relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia. He also emphasized that if his Social Democratic Party (SPD) wins the elections on September 27, Germany's attitude towards Turkey's bid will change. "Our party supports Turkey's full membership in the EU," he said, World Bulletin reports. 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. |