Turkey calls on Azerbaijan to prepare for warFebruary 3, 2007 - 14:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "I should say with regret that the OSCE Minsk Group is one of the most inactive organizations engaged in international mediation," said Nevzat Yalcintas, the head of the Turkish delegation to the OSCE. In his words, it's hard to resolve the problem existing between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Turkey's representative is convinced that Azerbaijan should be ready for war. "Speaking in modern language, if do not want cessation of territories and want peace, prepare for war. Azerbaijan should be ready to protect its territories. Certainly, the current situation may incline to a peaceful settlement, that is to the main goal of the OSCE MG. However, is the problem is not settled peacefully Azerbaijan should get ready for any development," the Turkish deputy said.At that he expressed surprise over the fact that Azerbaijan and Turkey have not concluded a security agreement yet. In his words, the agreement should be signed as soon as the international situation is favorable for it, reports APA. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |