Russia is Turkish intelligence's top priorityMarch 20, 2009 - 18:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Turkish national intelligence has defined 10 priorities of their activity: tracing Russia's policy in the Caucasus and Central Asia, as well as delivering energy carriers from the Caspian Sea to the world markets. According to Sabah newspaper, the Turkish secret service laid stress on foreign intelligence and resolution of problems affecting the international society in the framework of their reforms. Russia and its policy in the Caucasus is the top priority for the Turkish intelligence. In Central Asia and Caspian Sea region, the Turkish special services are interested in Russia's energy policy of, Russian-Chinese energy cooperation, the problem of oil and gas output in the Caspian Sea, the construction of mains and the strategies of delivering energy carriers to the world markets. Georgia's aspiration to join NATO, relations between Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan and the Nagorno Karabakh conflict are also among the priorities. 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 | 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. |