PM Erdogan to visit Washington in DecemberNovember 29, 2009 - 17:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Ambassador to the United States Nabi Sensoy said that Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's scheduled visit to Washington D.C. would make important contributions to efforts to further improve strategic relations between the two countries.Sensoy said that Prime Minister Erdogan would pay a state visit to the United States on December 6 and 8. "Prime Minister Erdogan is set to meet with U.S. President Barack Obama on December 7. Following President Obama's visit to Turkey in April as part of his first visit to abroad, Prime Minister Erdogan's visit would make important contributions to efforts to further improve strategic relations between the two countries," he said. The Ambassador added that he appreciated all efforts of the Turkish community in the United States to promote Turkey and to oppose to all kinds of unfair campaigns against Turkey. 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. |