Gul to discuss Caucasus Platform in MoscowOctober 9, 2008 - 15:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey's President Abdullah Gul will discuss the Turkish-Russian relations during his Moscow visit in December 2008. "The talks will focus on the financial crisis. Our President will also refer to bilateral relations, regional and international problems," said Halil Akinci, Turkish Ambassador to Russia. He did not rule out that the Caucasus Stability and Corporation Platform will also be considered. "There are too many people wishing to mediate for peace in the Caucasus. However, Turkish initiative is particular, since it covers the countries of the region, namely Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia, and will base on the OSCE norms," he said, RIA Novosti reports. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |