Turkey's representative to PACE called on EU to give consideration to South CaucasusOctober 2, 2008 - 19:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Birgen Keles, Turkey's representative to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), called on the European Union to give thorough consideration to the South Caucasus developments. "The ongoing conflict in the South Caucasus shows that the European Union is slow in announcing its position on the issue," Keles said during a meeting on the consequences of the armed conflict between Georgia and Russia. Several European countries depend on Russia's energy resources, according to her. "Other ways must be found to transport energy resources so as to prevent Europe's energy dependence on Russia. In this respect, Georgia is an important country for EU and Turkey," said Keles. She made a special mention of the Turkey-initiated Caucasus Stability and Cooperation Platform, Trend Azeri news agency 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 | 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 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. Civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan People demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation again blocked streets in Yerevan on May 15. |