Turkish Security Council discusses 1915 eventsApril 29, 2009 - 12:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In a meeting held on Tuesday, the Turkish National Security Council (MGK) stressed that "joint history of Turkish and Armenian nations should be evaluated with an objective and scientific approach that is supported by undisputable proofs and documents and is free of all pre-conceived notions".The MGK discussed Turkey's would-be additional contributions to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. In a statement issued after the meeting, the MGK said that issues pertaining to Turkey's security were discussed and a will to continue the fight against terror in democracy and a setting under the rule of law was stressed. "We have evaluated our relations with Iraq and discussed in details the fight against terrorist incidents stemming from north of Iraq. The issue of Turkey's energy needs was discussed from political, strategic and diplomatic perspectives. We welcome with pleasure the early elections that took place in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) in a peaceful atmosphere," the MGK also said, the Anatolian Agency reported. 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 | Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. For the first time, Armenia votes in favor of Georgia resolution in UN Armenia on Tuesday, June 4 voted for the first time in favor a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. Moscow warns Armenia against leaving Russian-led defense bloc Armenia could ruin its military ties with Russia if it continues drifting towards the West, according to a senior official in Moscow. |