  AKP doesn't succeed in talks with ArmeniaMay 11, 2009 - 21:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey's ruling AKP has failed to succeed in the issues of Cyprus and Armenia, although it has made significant progress in foreign policy during recent years, an official from the party said Monday.Turkey has revived its relations with Iran, Iraq, Syria and Russia in last 6-7 years and made progress on many issues, Suat Kiniklioglu, deputy chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Turkish Parliament, said at Chatham House, London. "But we failed on two issues. We are not at the point, which we wanted to be, on the issues of Armenia and Cyprus," he said. Kiniklioglu said the ongoing negotiation process in Cyprus was the last chance to achieve peace in the island, Hurriyet Daily News reports.   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 |  Topic Latest 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. |
