  Russia, Turkey to set up a cooperation councilJanuary 13, 2010 - 11:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey and Russia agreed to set up a cooperation council."We are hopeful that 2010 will be a year of economic growth," Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a meeting with Turkish entrepreneurs in Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Moscow. "Economic indexes are positive for development of trade between Turkey and Russia. The governments of both countries take all essential measures," he said, adding that the first session of the council will be held during the year. "The council will bring about a new era in Turkish-Russian relations," the Turkish PM said, TRT-Russian 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 |  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. |
