Ankara is open to Nabucco project alternativesMarch 28, 2009 - 15:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish FM said that Turkey was open to other alternatives regarding the Nabucco project, including the Russian gas, Iraqi and Iranian gas.Turkey's Foreign Minister Ali Babacan said on Friday that Turkey was open to other alternatives regarding the Nabucco project, including the Russian gas, Iraqi and Iranian gas. Earlier on Friday, Babacan attended an international conference hosted by the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The minister said that Iraq had not passed a hydro-carbon law, which was putting off some initiatives regarding inclusion of the Iraqi gas in Nabucco project. Babacan said what was important was the resource, i.e. the supply of the natural gas to pump through a pipeline, and the customers who would buy that gas. The Nabucco pipeline is a planned natural gas pipeline that will transport natural gas from Turkey to Austria, via Bulgaria, Romania, and Hungary. It will run from Erzurum in Turkey to Baumgarten an der March, a major natural gas hub in Austria. Also, Babacan said Turkey had no concerns about a nuclear power plant project with Russia, and Turkey would politically support such a project. 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. |