US State Department preparing for Obama's Visit to TurkeyMarch 10, 2009 - 18:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "US president Barack Obama's scheduled visit to Turkey is very important," Robert Wood, US State Department spokesman reported. As he says, at present the State Department is working out the details for the visit. Turkey is an important ally, and we attach great importance to president's decision to visit Turkey. He also added that Turkey might consider the mediating talks between US and Iran, but it is still early to speak about it and I don't want to speculate as to what we might do. "A lot of it is going to depend on Iran and its willingness to engage in the cooperation and to change its attitude in a number of areas where we have certain concerns." Responding to a question on Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton's visit to Turkey, Wood said, "the Secretary had very good discussions with officials of the Turkish Government." 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. |