The Turkish prime minister released a message on Wednesday to mark ChristmasDecember 23, 2009 - 21:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Turkish prime minister released a message on Wednesday to mark Christmas. In his message, Turkey's Premier Recep Tayyip Erdoğan celebrated the Christmas of the Christian citizens. "Our country has become an encouraging and promising symbol showing that our searches for Alliance of Civilizations can succeed in a world where violence and hatred are gradually spreading," Erdoğan said in his message.Erdoğan said the Turkish nation had been one of the best examples of peaceful co-existence for centuries. In his message, the Turkish prime minister also wished peace and prosperity to entire humanity, reported Turkish media. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |