European Commission welcomed signing of protocolsOctober 11, 2009 - 00:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Commission on Saturday welcomed the signing by Turkey and Armenia of protocols for the establishing of diplomatic relations and bilateral relations. 'This Armenia-Turkey agreement will benefit all countries in the South Caucasus region,' the Commission said in a statement released in Brussels, m&g reports. 'The signature of the protocols confirms the desire of both Turkey and Armenia to turn a page and build a new future,' EU Commissioner for External Relations, Benita Ferrero-Waldner, was quoted as saying. The Commission said it looked forward to the ratification and implementation of the protocols, which were signed in Zurich on Saturday, 'according to the agreed timetable and without any additional pre-conditions.' 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 | 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. |