  Turkish, Russian Presidents to focus on energyFebruary 12, 2009 - 13:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish President Abdullah Gul launched Thursday a state visit to Moscow, on invitation of his Russian counterpart Dimitry Medvedev. Gul is expected to seek opportunities to improve and cement deep-rooted relations between the two countries and exchange views on regional and international issues. Gul and Medvedev will also sign a joint declaration to move relations to a new stage and deepen friendship and multidimensional partnership between Turkey and Russia. President Gul is also scheduled to visit the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation, where he will meet Tatar President Mintimer Shaymiyev, Anatolia Agency 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 |  Related sections Latest 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. |
