  Turkish MFA denies plans for tripartite summit with Azerbaijan, ArmeniaNovember 7, 2008 - 16:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Foreign Ministry said Friday Turkey doesn't plan trilateral talks between leaders of Armenia, Turkey and Azerbaijan. "Of course, we would be pleased by visits of the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia. But Turkey doesn't plan a meeting of the kind," said Burak Ozugergin, spokesman for the Turkish MFA, the Anatolia news agency reports. Earlier, some Turkish media circulated reports that "Turkish President Abdullah Gul is readying to take another bold step to contribute to regional peace in the Caucasus by soon hosting a trilateral summit with the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan."   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 Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
