  Erdogan sidestepped questions about Armenian GenocideDecember 8, 2009 - 12:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with US President Barack Obama on December 7 to discuss Turkey-Iran cooperation and a number of other regional issues, specifically normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations and opening of the border between the two countries, Тoday's Zaman reported Nevertheless, as reported by The Kansas City Star, speaking through an interpreter, in an ornate hotel room crowded with Turkish reporters, Erdogan sidestepped questions about whether he explicitly raised the Armenian genocide resolution issue with Obama.   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 Topics Latest news U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement  Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement.Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday.Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. |
