  Turkey looking for its place in Middle EastFebruary 20, 2009 - 21:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey is looking for its place in Middle East, an Armenian expert said."Despite the intention to join the European Union, it tries to fortify its positions as a regional power," Director of Caucasus Institute Alexander Iskandaryan told a news conference on Friday. "Prime Minister Tayyip Ergogan's recent demarche in Davos has worked for both domestic and foreign policies. Turkeys is facing elections. With anti-Israeli policy, the AK ruling party tries to gain dividends," he said. At the same time, Iskandaryan emphasized that Ankara and Tel Aviv understand need each other. "Tensions will ease after the March elections in Turkey," he 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 |  Related sections Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.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. |
