Erdogan advises to think "broadly" of Turkey's accession to EUNovember 5, 2007 - 18:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Turkey and EU can face serious obstacles. We intend to achieve our goals and become full members of the EU. We have been working hard during these five years and have made greater success than during previous fifty years," said Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan."Not all are confident in advantages of Turkey's accession. I say to those most restrained: think broadly. Bravery and efforts are essential for getting rid of prejudices. Both Turkey and Europe will benefit in this case. Turkey's accession is a part European Union's global vision," he said. He said Turkey and EU should go on cooperating. "We have a long way to pass. Turkey is facing serious challenges. But European leaders should keep in mind that support of the Turkish public is the fundamental factor. They should send encouraging signals to maintain the public support. Certainly, it doesn't mean that we don't care about the terms," Erdogan 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province 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. |