  Philip Gordon pays preparatory visit to Ankara prior to Erdogan-Obama meetingNovember 12, 2009 - 20:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip Gordon paid his first official visit to Ankara on Thursday to discuss common interests and the possibilities for cooperation in light of regional developments.Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu and Undersecretary Feridun Sinirlioğlu received Gordon. Diplomatic sources said it was a preparatory meeting as Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan would go to Washington to meet President Barack Obama in early December. The reconciliation process between Ankara and Yerevan was Philip Gordon also discussed during his visits, Hurriyet Daily News 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 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. |
