EU foreign ministers approved Turkey's revised accession partnership documentFebruary 20, 2008 - 01:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At a meeting in Brussels, European Union foreign ministers yesterday approved Turkey's revised accession partnership document. A statement issued by the European Council on Foreign Relations said that the document reviewed priorities in Turkey's accession process, along with conditions and principles. The new document highlights the need for reforms over the next three to four years in the areas of democracy and the rule of law, human rights, citizenship and political rights, economic and social rights, minority rights, cultural rights, the protection of minorities, regional and international obligations, economic criteria and harmonization with the EU acquis. Turkey is now expected to submit a national program to the EU on its reform plans, Sabah 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |