Turkey says will support Azerbaijan in diplomacy and on battlefieldSeptember 29, 2020 - 16:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey is ready to support Azerbaijan both at the negotiating table and on the battlefield, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said Tuesday, September 29, Interfax reports. Azerbaijan launched a major offensive against Karabakh (Artsakh) in the morning of September 27, shelling Armenian positions and civilian settlements with large caliber weapons and rocket systems. Armenia and Karabakh have introduced martial law and total mobilization. The Armenian side has reported deaths and injuries both among the civilian population and the military. The Turkish Foreign Minister said the solution to Nagorno Karabakh conflict is Armenia’s withdrawal from the region. Çavuşoğlu also visited the Azerbaijani Embassy in Ankara to have a meeting with the Ambassador Khazar Ibrahim and other diplomats, Daily Sabah reveals. 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 | Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event. Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims. Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |