Turkey, Syria conduct joint military exerciseApril 27, 2009 - 16:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey and Syria start unprecedented joint military exercise on April 27. According to Turkish Defense Ministry, the exercise will be conducted in Syria, along the Turkish border, and will last until April 29. Turkish Defense Ministry's press office said that goal of the joint training is to strengthen cooperation between land forces of the two countries. According to experts, announcement on joint exercise to be held by NATO member Turkey and NАТО antagonist Syria showed up in framework of U.S. President Barack Obama's efforts to alleviate the situation in Middle East. Israel declared it will watch carefully Turkish-Syrian military exercise. It's worth mentioning that а day before Turkey declared intention to sign a memorandum of understanding and military cooperation with Kuwait, MIGnews.com reported. 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. |