  Erdogan to visit Baku in MayMay 2, 2009 - 17:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to visit Azerbaijan in May, Hulusi Kilic, Turkish Ambassador in Baku said. "During the visit, parties will discuss issues of mutual interest," he said.The Turkish diplomat noted the possibility of discussions over expanding cooperation in different spheres. "Rumors on increasing gas prices for Turkey are untrue. Azerbaijan and Turkey have signed a gas purchase agreement which establishes the price for gas delivery," he stressed. "During the first half of the current month, Mr. Erdogan will also visit Moscow by the invitation of RF premier Vladimir Putin." According to Mass Media reports, Erdogan is to arrive in Baku after the Moscow meeting.   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 |  Related sections Topics Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
