Armenia's position on Turkey's incursion in Iraq coincides with U.S. stanceOctober 25, 2007 - 17:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's position on Turkey's incursion into northern Iraq coincides with the stance of the United States and international community, Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian told a news conference in Yerevan."The Kurdish problem should be resolved peacefully. We think that Ankara's measures are not proportionate to PKK actions. Turkey has chosen a method that arouses anxiety in Armenia and other states of the region. Actually, the cross-border operation will not have a direct influence on Yerevan. However, situation in the region is complicated and shaky and this incursion will deteriorate it," the Minister said. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |