Azerbaijan panics over signature of Armenian-Turkish ProtocolsOctober 12, 2009 - 10:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the Armenian-Turkish Protocols signed on October 10. The MFA slammed Turkey and quoted Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who numerously stated that "the border with Armenia will remain closed unless the Nagorno Karabakh conflict is resolved." "Normalization of Turkey-Armenia relations before the withdrawal of Armenian forces from Azerbaijani territories directly contradicts the national interests of Azerbaijan, and casts a shadow on the spirit of the friendly Azerbaijan-Turkey relations based on historical roots. Given the importance of opening all borders and links in the region, Azerbaijan believes that the unilateral opening of the Turkish-Armenian borders would call into question the architecture of regional peace and security," the Ministry said. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |