Bulgaria supports Turkey's EU bidMarch 29, 2008 - 13:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Bulgaria supports Turkey's EU bid, Sergei Stanishev, Prime Minister of Bulgaria said at a meting with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan."Bulgaria is willing to share experience with Turkey. Our counties are responsible for regional security. With full engagement of regional organizations, we will ensure progress of regional cooperation," Mr Stanishev said. For his part, Mr Ergodan said he hopes that the European Union will meet its commitments to Turkey and that Ankara's accession will promote relations between Turkey and the EU member states, reported the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency. 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. |