Erdogan: Armenian Diaspora puts both Armenia and third sides in difficult situationJune 2, 2010 - 20:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Diaspora puts both Armenia and third sides in difficult situation, which turned out to be the case with Argentina, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said. As he noted at АКР sitting, commenting on cancellation of his visit to Argentina, “Forces influenced by Armenian Diaspora will realize how harmful such policy is to Armenia and their countries.” Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan cancelled the Argentina leg of his tour of Latin America. It came after city officials in Buenos Aires called off an event inaugurating a monument to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. The Turkish foreign ministry blamed "hostile" interference from Armenian pressure groups in Argentina. President Cristina Kirchner is reported to have telephoned Mr Erdogan to express her understanding of his position, but to explain that the central government could not reverse the city government's decision, BBC News reported. 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. |