Ankara pursues inconsiderate policy in both Near East and CaucasusJune 9, 2010 - 20:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Orientalist Araks Pashayan said that Turkey’s authority has considerably increased in the Near East after the raid on Freedom Flotilla. Currently, the Arab countries consider Turkey to be a “charismatic state,” Pashayan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. “Turkey’s provocation against Israel proves once again that Ankara is trying to gain leading positions in the Near East. Currently, Turkey’s cooperation with Iran and Arab countries is developing at an unprecedented high level. Turkey is trying to participate in solution of regional problems, as well as in overcoming the tension between the West and Islamic countries,” the expert said. In her opinion, the worsening of relations with Israel and deepening of distrust show that Ankara’s policy in the Near East has become inconsiderate. “From the other side, Ankara’s stance in the Karabakh conflict resolution factually suggests that Turkey does not pursue a balanced policy in Caucasus either,” noted Araks Pashayan. 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 warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. CSTO: Armenia has not participated in secretariat’s work recently Recently Armenia has not participated in the work of the secretariat of the CSTO, Imangali Tasmagambetov said. Meeting with U.S., EU not against third parties, says Armenia The meeting scheduled for April 5 is dedicated to strengthening of the Armenia-EU-US cooperation, Yerevan added. Ucom launches network modernization efforts in few regions of Armenia In particular, on March 28, the legacy Mobile Switching Subsystem will be replaced with a new one. |