Gul accepts Sargsyan's invitationSeptember 4, 2008 - 14:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish President Abdullah Gul announced his view on the long debated visit to Armenia yesterday. Gul agreed to be in Yerevan on September 6th to watch the national teams' game, stating that "this game is an important opportunity." Gul communicated his response to Armenia's President Serzh Sargsyan via his special representative. "The game between Armenia and Turkey gives us advantages beyond the match, in terms of politics. I believe that this opportunity should be taken advantage of especially during this period when the events that have taken place in the Caucasus have made the public anxious. I believe my visit will contribute to establishing a new environment of friendship," the Turkish President said, Sabah Turkish news agency responded. 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 | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |