Turkey will not accept anything less than full membershipJune 29, 2009 - 13:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey's Chief EU Negotiator Egemen Bagis said Saturday that Turkey would not settle for anything less than full EU membership.Bagis told Greek Newspaper Kathimerini that despite objections of certain circles, Turkey was determined to take the necessary steps and complete negotiations. "We will not accept anything less than full membership. Full membership, or nothing," said Bagis. "I think it is time for Greek politicians to realize Turkey's dynamic. Would they like to see a neighbor that is a full member of the EU or a country in stress, which is likely to spread its problems to the region?" asked Bagis. 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 | 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. |