Turkish leaders tending to Islamic worldNovember 16, 2009 - 10:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - With hopes to become a full-fledged member of the European Union frustrating, Turkey tends to the Islamic world, according to Alexander Tsinker, director of East European States & CIS Institute, member of the Knesset in 1999-2003. "Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan never disguised his allegiance to Islamic principles," he told PanARMENIAN.Net "Latest developments speak for themselves. Turkey and Syria signed an agreement on military cooperation and formation of a High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council. Furthermore, Erdogan visited Baghdad to strike a similar deal with Iraq. And finally, according to a secret agreement, Ankara will provide Iran with intelligence data to help Tehran avoid Israel's attack," Dr. Tsinker said. "Turkey takes considered strategic steps, striving to maintain business relations with Europe and at the same time striding towards the Islamic world. However, it should keep in mind that doing the splits between civilizations is a dangerous initiative," he concluded. 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. |