Ankara preparing to host ClintonMarch 6, 2009 - 18:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that the scheduled visit of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Ankara would reaffirm the strategic partnership between Turkey and the United States.Burak O"zu"gergin, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said on Friday that the Turkish government maintained its mutual consultation and cooperation process with the new U.S. administration on all levels. "Mrs Clinton will pay a working visit to Ankara on Saturday upon an invitation by Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan. Following their tete-a-tete meeting, Babacan and Clinton will also hold talks over a luncheon. She will also be received by President Abdullah Gu"l and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdog(an. Besides Turkey-the United States bilateral relations, international issues will be high on agenda of the secretary's talks," O"zu"gergin 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 | 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. |