German FM urges Syrian opposition to unite September 4, 2012 - 15:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Germany's Foreign Minister is pressing disparate Syrian opposition groups to unite in preparation for the collapse of the Bashar Assad regime, The Associated Press reported. Guido Westerwelle is also urging the international community to be ready to provide economic support. Berlin hosted a gathering of Syrian opposition representatives and diplomats Tuesday, Sept. 4 to address how to prevent basic services and infrastructure collapsing, and how to revive the economy, once Assad falls. Westerwelle said a common platform is urgently needed, and that the people of Syria must see "there is a credible alternative to the regime." He called on the opposition "to create as fast as possible the conditions for ... a transition government." However, he stopped short of French President Francois Hollande's call last week for the Syrian opposition to form a provisional government now.   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 Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
