Turkey-EU negotiations delayed for political reasonsOctober 19, 2010 - 14:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey-EU negotiations are being delayed for political reasons, Turkey’s Minister for EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator Egemen Bagis stated. “Turkey, however, will continue with its activities despite of that,” he said. In his speech at Ankara University’s European Studies Centre, Bagis stated that in EU accession process Turkey needs scientific studies, correct informing and experts. Turkey’s Chief Negotiator criticized Greek Cypriot authorities’ position, noting that Turkey does not open new issues for political reasons. As the Minister noted, current position will not prevent Turkey from fulfilling the necessary EU requirements, such as promotion of justice, joint struggle against terrorism, visa regime cancellation, the country’s participation in EU summits. The Chief Negotiator presented the new strategy for EU membership, envisaging brining Turkey’s laws in conformity with EU norms, TRT-Russia reported. 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 | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |