Turkey's National Security Council calls for nation's integrity and citizens' unityDecember 29, 2009 - 13:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey's National Security Council (MGK) rallied on December 28 under the chairmanship of President Abdullah Gül to take up high-priority issues concerning Turkey's internal affairs and foreign policy initiatives. The discussion held in Çankaya palace lasted 4.5 hours, according to Turkish state-run TRT. The meeting of top officials focused on tangible results of a tripartite mechanism between Iraq, Turkey and the US regarding elimination of terror in the region, and latest unrest in eastern cities of Turkey accordingly. "We will continue to fight with determination against terrorism and the atmosphere that cultivates it, which target our nation's integrity and our citizens' unity and peace," a statement from the council said. Authorities also considered latest developments in Cyprus peace talks and Turkey's EU accession process. 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 | Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |