  Turkish Premier had behind-the-scene meeting with Archbishop Aram AteshyanNovember 9, 2009 - 17:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Archbishop Aram Ateshyan, Head of the Religious Council of the Armenian Patriarchate. The nearly 45 minute-long gathering took place behind closed doors. Reportedly, the Archbishop appreciated Erdoğan's sensitivity towards problems of Turkish citizens with Armenian decent and welcomed his efforts for a solution. In his turn, Turkish Premier asked about health condition of Mesrob Mutafyan, Patriarch of Turkish Armenians, and then extended wishes of swift recovery, TRT -world 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 |  Related sections Topic 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. |
