USA: Not only weapons, but also diplomacy should also be used by Turkey to tackle PKK problemJuly 26, 2007 - 19:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A military option alone is not enough to resolve the Kurdish issue, diplomatic efforts should also be exerted to tackle the PKK problem, US Brigadier General Robert Holmes, deputy director of operations at US Central Command stated. "Turkey must make use of diplomacy to resolve the terrorist issue of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). As to possible supplies of weapons to PKK by the United States, I must see the reports on such an argument before answering this question," Holmes said. Ankara is going to launch a cross-border operation into northern Iraq against PKK fighters. According to media, currently Turkey has concentrate a 135 000 contingent near the Iraqi border. The Turkish Prime Minister and Chief of General Staff have repeatedly stated on the possibility to launch military operations against Kurds. 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |