 Turkish, Azerbaijani Presidents sign declaration in Karabakh's Shushi June 15, 2021 - 18:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkey, Ilham Aliyev and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, signed on Tuesday, June 15 a declaration on allied relations between the two states in the Nagorno-Karabakh city of Shushi, which came under Azerbaijan's control during the 44-day in fall 2020. Aliyev described the document as "historic" and revealed that it concerns all areas of cooperation between the two countries, including in the field of defense. The heads of state held talks in Shushi o Tuesday. On Wednesday, Erdogan is expected to deliver remarks at the parliament of Azerbaijan, as well as attend the EURO-2020 match between the national teams of Turkey and Wales.   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 |  Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
