Tensions between Israel and Turkey strongJanuary 24, 2010 - 17:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At present, tensions between Israel and Turkey are strong enough, Alexander Sotnichenko, leading expert of St. Petersburg Center for Study of Contemporary Middle East told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. According to him, this is conditioned by the new Turkish-Islamic identity proclaimed by the ruling Justice and Development Party in Turkey. "For the current Ankara to maintain friendly relations with the great Arab world is more beneficial than with Israel. However, according to opposition, despite the anti-Israeli statements made by Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the past 8 years, the volume of foreign trade with Israel has doubled," the expert 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. |