TESEV: 39% of Turks supports normalisation with Armenia, 44% are opposed to itMay 26, 2011 - 15:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - TESEV (Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation) has conducted a poll to discover Turkey's Foreign Policy perception. The poll involved the residents of Turkey aged over 18. According to poll held, 50% support political rapprochement with Armenia, 49% favour economic cooperation, 21% spoke for closer cultural relations. 39% of Turkey's population supports establishment of diplomatic ties with Armenia, 44% are opposed to it. Every 4th of those polled noted, “Turkey has no friends”. Iran (13%), Azerbaijan (10%), U.S. (10%), Pakistan (9%) were noted as the most friendly states. Israel (40%), U.S. (33%), Greece (16%), France (8%) were pointed out as enemies. 30% of those polled were confident Turkey will never join the EU. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |