PACE calls for lifting sanctions on Turkish CyprusFebruary 21, 2007 - 18:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) President René van der Linden said that economic isolations imposed on Turkish Cyprus must be lifted and that European Union should keep its promises on the matter and support Turkish Cypriots, reports Cihan News Agency-WorldPACE President is in Cyprus for a three-day visit to have bilateral meetings with presidents of both sides of the divided island. Linden said that a solution was necessary for Cyprus problem and that it would be to the interest of all sides in the discord. Turkey has its responsibilities as well, said the parliamentarian, adding that the dispute could be solved under the UN and with the support of the European Union. 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 | 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. |