Ankara appreciates Greece's support for Turkey's full EU membershipJune 26, 2007 - 16:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ankara expects U.S. and Iraqi officials to take firm steps on the PKK issue (Workers' Party of Kurdistan), said Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul speaking to Greek daily Kathimerini. "The Turkish government gives the highest priority to combating PKK terrorists. High-level U.S. officials, including the president, had expressed their intention to back Turkey's anti-terrorist efforts," the Turkish FM underscored. Alongside, A. Gul underlined Ankara welcomes Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyanni's statements supporting Turkey's full membership to the European Union, Turkiye daily reports. 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 | Welcome to CaseKey 2024. Byblos Bank Armenia firmly stands by future innovators Strategic business cases, invaluable experience, innovative approaches and more than 25 events are in store for the participants of CaseKey 2024. Macron honors Charles Aznavour on 100th anniversary French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to the memory of French-Armenian crooner Charles Aznavour. Blinken says U.S. reviewing a number of aid requests from Armenia He said the U.S. is reviewing the requests to determine what more it can do to increase its assistance to Armenia. At least 2 CSTO members participated in preparing 44-day war against Armenia – PM Nikol Pashinyan has declared that at least two CSTO member countries participated in preparations for the 44-day war against Armenia. |