  Turkey going to build relations with Armenia "on healthy grounds"June 9, 2009 - 14:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu started Monday a tour to Pakistan and Afghanistan for the first time since he assumed office. Responding to a question at a press conference before his departure, Davutoglu said that "Turkey is committed to build its relations with Armenia on healthy grounds as it did with its other neighbors." "This is a common future for all of us - for Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia and Russia as well as other players of the region. We all have to show good faith and avoid moves that could turn the positive into negative," he said, World Bulletin 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 |  Related sections Topic Latest 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. |
