Olli Rehn: Sarkozy's policy may result in collision of civilizationsJune 11, 2007 - 18:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Union Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn has warned French President Nicolas Sarkozy regarding his stance on Turkey's membership. "If you block Turkey's membership to the European Union, you will cause a clash of civilizations," said Rehn. He also underlined a clash of civilizations between the West and Islam would be the "consequence" if Nicolas Sarkozy succeeds in blocking Turkey's European Union membership. "Turkey's accession to the European club is the defining geopolitical issue of the 21st century. The greatest challenge of our time is the relationship between Europe and Islam, or more widely between the West and Islam. Turkey is an anchor of stability in the most unstable region of the world, in the wider Middle East. It is a benchmark for democracy for the Muslim world from Morocco to Malaysia," Rehn said, Daily Telegraph Newspaper reports. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |