Turkey fears spoiling relations with IranDecember 16, 2009 - 18:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey is against the proposal on locating elements of American PRO system on its territory for fear of jeopardizing relations with Russia and Iran. U.S. President Barrack Obama has proposed Turkish Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan to locate "anti-missile shield" on Turkish territory. The proposal was made last week during negotiations in Washington. Turkish media report that Ankara has disapproved the initiative. "According to preliminary assessments, military and pro-government circles are inclined to believe that such PRO will make Turkey a direct shooting mark for Iranian short- and medium- ranged rockets. Besides, there are concerns that the project will create tensions in relationship with Russia, leading to 'cold war' atmosphere despite Turkey's 'friendship with neighbors' policy." Turkish and Western media have several times released information on United States plans to locate elements of PRO system in Turkey, but Turkish officials did not confirm such information, RIA Novosti 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 | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |