Turkish Premier had behind-the-scene meeting with Archbishop Aram AteshyanNovember 9, 2009 - 17:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Archbishop Aram Ateshyan, Head of the Religious Council of the Armenian Patriarchate. The nearly 45 minute-long gathering took place behind closed doors. Reportedly, the Archbishop appreciated Erdoğan's sensitivity towards problems of Turkish citizens with Armenian decent and welcomed his efforts for a solution. In his turn, Turkish Premier asked about health condition of Mesrob Mutafyan, Patriarch of Turkish Armenians, and then extended wishes of swift recovery, TRT -world reports. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |