Germany, Turkey make progress in Incirlik air base visit disputeAugust 29, 2016 - 12:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Germany and Turkey have made progress in resolving a dispute over Turkey's refusal to allow German lawmakers to visit 250 troops stationed at Incirlik Air Base, European Affairs Minister Michael Roth told broadcaster Suedwestrundfunk on Monday, August 29, according to Reuters. Roth, who just returned to Germany from a visit to Ankara, said he saw "great movement" on the issue, and hoped it could be resolved soon. Turkey, angered by a resolution passed by the German parliament in June that recognized the Armenian Genocide of 1915, has denied German lawmakers access to the base. Six German surveillance jets and a refueling tanker are using the base to support the U.S.-led coalition's strikes on Islamic State. 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. |