Turkish opposition ready for better ties with IsraelApril 4, 2011 - 09:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Restoration of normal relations between Israel and Turkey is important not only for the two states but also for stability and peace in the entire region, according to one of the leaders of Turkey’s Republican People's Party (CHP). “Good relations with Israel will help us regain the weight we used to have in Middle East,” Osman Kotaturk said. According to former Turkish ambassador to the U.S. Faruk Lopoplu, Turkey should mend relations with Israel to regain influence in the region. “Turkey should re-orient its policy to make it realistic and aimed at cooperation with all nations,” he said, MIGnews.com 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 | Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. 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. |