Turkish MFA: Ankara feels responsible for regional problems resolutionOctober 27, 2008 - 18:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Georgian-Russian conflict and the subsequent recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia's independence by Russia arouse concerns, Deniz Cakar, Head of Department, NATO and Euro-Atlantic Infrastructure and Logistics at the Turkish MFA, said during during Black Sea security program regional workshop that opened in Yerevan today. "Feeling responsible for resolution of regional problems, Turkey thinks it should seek for ways to mediate tensions between Georgia and Russia. It is also essential to take measures for establishment of trust and stability in the region. For this purpose, Turkey offered a Caucasus stability and cooperation platform meant to develop communications and enable dialog between the countries engaged," she said. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |