  Turkey ready to help Azerbaijan bolster defense sector: envoy January 29, 2016 - 17:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ankara is ready to support Baku in all areas, including the defense sector, Turkey’s ambassador to Azerbaijan told reporters on Friday, January 29, APA reports. “Azerbaijan is capable of strengthening its defense sector, with Turkey ready to support its ally,” Ismail Alper Coskun said. “Interested in resolving the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, Turkey rules out the possibility of normalization of relations in the South Caucasus region unless the conflict is settled under the principle of Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity.” The ambassador, however, failed to comment on the refusal of some Turkish MPs to vote for the Karabakh resolution in PACE. Photo. RIA.ru   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. |
