Expert: Turkey must cooperate with Iran and Russia on normalization with ArmeniaMarch 26, 2011 - 16:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey’s foreign policy must become more Russia, Iran and Turkic states-oriented, the former president of the Turkish Historical Society, Nationalist Movement Party’s parliamentary candidate stated. As Yusuf Halacoglu stressed, it’s time for Ankara to officially renounce the EU bid. “I can’t understand why Turkey is insisting on becoming a part of the EU, while Europe is clearly going through a regress, probably having to face a collapse in 10 years’ time. Turkey must be reasonable, attempting to form a new union with Russia, Iran and Turkic states,” the expert said, adding that Turkey would do right to cooperate with Iran and Russia concerning normalization of ties with Armenia, Sondakika 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 | OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. IDBank issues 2nd tranche of dollar bonds of 2024 On May 13, 2024, IDBank placed registered coupon bonds under the abbreviation AMANLBB2PER9. |