The Jerusalem Post: Erdogan-led Turkey cannot mediate peace talksFebruary 2, 2009 - 13:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan "has lost all credibility as an honest broker in peace discussions," a senior Israeli official said. "As long as he is the Prime Minister of the country, Turkey has no place in peace negotiations or discussions. It is not a trustworthy diplomatic partner anymore," The Jerusalem Post quoted the official as saying. The loss of the Turkish diplomatic channel was a serious blow to discussions Israel and Syria and the Palestinians, according to Israeli Foreign Ministry officials. "The only possible mediator now is the new U.S. administration or maybe the European Union," the source said. Erdogan walked off the stage after an angry exchange with the Israeli president, Shimon Peres, during a panel discussion on Gaza at the World Economic Forum last Thursday, and vowed never to return to the annual gathering. 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |