Turkey President slams OSCE MG as ineffective?September 9, 2008 - 18:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The OSCE Minsk Group failed to produce effect during 17 years of its mediation, Turkey's President Abdullah Gul said. The Turkey-Armenia and Azerbaijan-Armenia issues are not only bilateral but also territorial, according to him. "The situation in the region has changed. Resolution of conflicts will lead to political and economic stability," Gul said, Azeri media reports. Earlier, Gul said he intends to mediate tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan. "I have enlisted support of my Armenian counterpart Serzh Sargsyan to arrange the meeting. And I am hopeful to receive consent from Azerbaijan's Ilham Aliyev. I will meet with him soon to discuss the details and will brief on the outcomes of my visit to Armenia," he said. Turkish experts do not rule out that Presidents of Armenia, Russia, Turkey and Azerbaijan can meet to discuss the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |