  Turkish membership in the European Union would strengthen Europe's foundationApril 7, 2009 - 17:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French President Nicolas Sarkozy's refusal to grant EU membership to Turkey is not a result of French-Armenian relations, TRT-2 cited US President Barack Obama as saying.Speaking Monday to the Turkish Parliament, Obama reiterated U.S. support of Turkey's bid to be a member of the economic alliance as Turkish membership in the European Union would "broaden and strengthen" Europe's foundation. Obama said Monday the U.S. isn't speaking as a member of the EU, but as "close friends of Turkey and Europe", and hopes Europe will reconsider its views on the issue.   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.   Partner news |  Related sections Topic Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
