Blair: It is Important EU Not to Close Door to TurkeyDecember 16, 2006 - 14:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - It's very important for the European Union not to close door to Turkey, Tony Blair, the Prime Minister of Great Britain stated. Blair said that a solid direction was drawn for the continuation of the enlargement process if the necessary requirements for membership are met. "This is an important moment for the EU. Despite all the difficulties, the EU has taken a clear decision," Blair underscored, reports The New Anatolian. It is worth mentioning that the British Prime Minister visited Ankara on Friday, where he expressed his support to his Turkish counterpart Rajap Erdoghan in Turkey's EU bid. 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 | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Armenian, Azerbaijani heads of parliament meet in Switzerland President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. |