  EU pleased with Turkey's position on CaucasusOctober 11, 2008 - 14:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey should speed up the process of reform for its integration into the European Union as a full-fledged member, said the EU Commissioner for Enlargement. "I would like to see Turkey more active in carrying out reforms envisaged by its accession program," Olli Rehn told a conference in Istanbul. "Despite some negative elements the process is underway and talks will include new provisions by the end of the current year," he said, hailing Turkey's Caucasus pact. "The EU is pleased with Turkey's position on the Caucasus, which calls for participation of Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Turkey and is based on the OSCE principles," Rehn said, RIA Novosti 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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive”  At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments.OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation.France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |
