Terry Davis: Turkey should receive full support from international community for combating terrorismOctober 25, 2007 - 13:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Council of Europe Secretary General Terry Davis made a statement condemning terrorist attacks of PKK rebels. "I am very concerned about the latest deterioration of the situation in south eastern Turkey. I strongly condemn PKK terrorism, both in and outside Turkey," Mr Davis said. "My thoughts are with the families and friends of the soldiers who were killed and those who are still missing. My message to them and to the Turkish people is one of condolence and solidarity," he said. "The Turkish government should receive full support from the international community for all measures respecting international law and the European Convention on Human Rights. I welcome the diplomatic initiative to resolve the situation in direct talks with the government of Iraq," he said, the CoE communication unit reports. 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 | 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. U.S. believes peace is “possible” in South Caucasus The United States continues to believe that peace is possible in the South Caucasus, Vedant Patel said. |