Azeris ask U.S. Congressmen to recognize Turkey as most stable countryMarch 29, 2011 - 14:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani Diaspora in the U.S. joined Turkish National Sovereignty & Children’s Day campaign by sending letters to the U.S. elected officials, as well as the Congress members about the importance of the region. “Every year on April 23, Turks around the world celebrate the Turkish National Sovereignty and Children’s Day. On this day, 91 years ago, the Turkish Grand National Assembly (parliament) was established to take lead in realizing the aspirations of Turkish people for freedom, justice and peace,” the letters say. “On the eve of this holiday, we request your recognition of the importance of Turkey as the unique model of predominantly-Muslim secular democracy, leading economic power, key U.S. and NATO ally, and of the valuable contribution of Turkish-Americans to the advancement of America.” According to the authors, “modern Turkey is the world’s only sustainable predominantly-Muslim secular parliamentary democracy. It is among of the fastest growing emerging markets and an important U.S. partner in a vital region stretching from the Balkans and the Middle East to the Caucasus and Central Asia.” “Over the less than a century of immigration, Turkish-American community has had a tremendous impact on a diverse cultural spectrum of our nation, and Turkish-Americans contributed to advancement of America in the spheres of business, science, technology and arts,” the letters said, APA 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |