Speaking of Turkey's incursion into N. Iraq prematureJune 4, 2007 - 17:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The domestic situation in Turkey is tensed. Suppositions of possible incursion into Iraq are heard more and more frequently, director of the institute of oriental studies, doctor Ruben Safrastyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter.The Turkish general staff supports the idea of intrusion while the government led by the Justice and Development Party (AKP) stands against military operations yet, according to him. "Before the terrorist acts in Ankara the AKP was very cautious of the military's plans. Now, fearing to lose the votes, Erdogan's party backs a campaign against Kurds," Safrastyan said. However, he underscored, the problem has a foreign policy coloring as well. "The U.S. does not officially OK the military operation, nevertheless, authority in N. Iraq was delegated to the Kurdish administration and withdrawal of troops has been already launched. The Turkish general staff can provoke an incident for incursion but it's premature to give exact forecasts," he said reminding of concentration military equipment and personnel at the Turkish-Iraqi border. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |