Turkey won't allow establishment of parallel state as planned by Kurds- ErdoganNovember 6, 2011 - 17:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey will not allow the establishment of a parallel state such as the one allegedly planned by the Kurdish Communities Union (KCK), Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in Istanbul. "Let me make one thing clear," the prime minister said. "It is not possible for the Republic of Turkey to allow the existence of a parallel state, such as the KCK. No one should expect our security forces to lay down their arms." The KCK is the alleged urban wing of Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey and much of the international community. Terrorist groups are the ones which are supposed to lay down their arms, Erdogan said, adding that things would develop in a positive way if that occurred. "If this matter is about politics, then the appropriate place to discuss it is the Parliament," Erdogan said. "If there are rights to be obtained, they will decided upon in the Parliament, Hurriyet" quoted Erdogan as saying. 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |