Schroeder: EU Should Support TurkeyNovember 24, 2006 - 16:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Gerhard Schroeder, former German Chancellor, said that the European Union ought to support Turkey in its march towards EU membership. The Turkish government is rightly asking for fair treatment over the Cyprus question, said Schroeder, and added that a fair approach to the issue would sort things out. "Turkey projects political stability all the way through Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan. Turkey could set an example for countries across the region. That's why Turkey should get support from the European Union in its progress towards achievement of its goals. Turkey is not in a position to beg for membership to the European Union," said Schroeder, reports zaman.com. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |