Erdogan: Turkey will always support Azerbaijan in Karabakh issueNovember 17, 2007 - 14:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Azerbaijan's joy is our joy, Azerbaijan's grief is our grief. Once, historical processes divided Azerbaijan and Turkey and there was a border between us. Now we have good possibilities and we should use them in toto. We are the architects of our future," Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in Baku. He said he discussed the issue of 'occupation of Azeri lands with U.S. President George Bush'. "This injustice should not be neglected by the international community. Although Russia, France and the U.S. undertook to resolve the problem, no criticism is heard in the occupant's address. We hear nothing but advice Turkey has always supported and will support Azerbaijan in the Nagorno Karabakh issue," Erdogan said. 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 | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |