Azeri parliament to debate Armenia-Turkey ProtocolsOctober 19, 2009 - 19:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Azerbaijani Parliament will debate the protocols signed between Turkey and Armenia, Trend Azeri news agency reported."I and my counterparts returning from Turkey will put forward proposals to prevent discussion of the signed protocols at the Turkish Parliament," Member of the Azerbaijani Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee, Zahid Oruj said. Oruj said appeal to the Turkish Parliament will depend on the discussions. "Azerbaijan is engaged in certain diplomatic activities. I believe we can use different tools of influence," the parliamentarian said. Oruj added that they will not only discuss the policy pursued to repair relations between Turkey and Armenia, but will also the regional issues. "We should calculate Azerbaijan's advantages and losses in these processes, because the balance of forces in the region is important for Azerbaijan's future. Views will be exchanged on the issue," he said. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |