Davutoglu: Turkey views Armenia as potential friend, not as threat or enemyJanuary 25, 2011 - 17:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey views Armenia as a potential friend and not as a threat or an enemy, the chairman of Council of Europe Council of Ministers, Turkish Foreign Minister stated. At PACE session in Strasburg, in response to a question asked by a member of the Armenian delegation, Ahmet Davutoglu said that Turkey attaches importance to normalization of relations with Armenia and establishment of stability in South Caucasus. “The solution of the problems between Armenia and Azerbaijan will make important contribution to the peace and stability of the region,” Davutoglu noted, according to Anatolian News Agency. Turkey has taken over the rotating presidency of the CoE Council of Ministers on November 10, 2010, and will chair the Committee till May 2011. 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. |