Davutoğlu sees Turkey as EU member by 2023December 1, 2009 - 17:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu sees Turkey as a member of the European Union by 2023, when the country marks the 100th anniversary of its foundation, AA reported.In a recent interview with Newsweek, Davutoğlu said Turkey will become a key actor in world organizations shaping global economic decisions. "I see a country that has managed to start economic integration and has solid relations with all its neighbors. Also, a country that has become a member of the EU," he said. "I see a Turkey which has maintained an effective role within NATO and which is also a key actor not only in security-related fields but also in economic organizations such as G20. I do not think these objectives are unreachable by the year 2023, the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Republic, 14 years from now." 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 | IDBank, Dalma team up for Caucasian Deer Reintroduction Program IDBank has joined Dalma Garden Mall’s Green Challenge to support the Caucasian red deer reintroduction project. Through Ucom’s support the 12th Sunchild Festival concludes On May 24-28, with the support of Ucom, the 12th international environmental festival Sunchild took place in Yerevan. U.S., Turkey emphasize importance of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal Jake Sullivan and Akif Cagatay Kilic have discussed the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Armenia coach expects good football in Slovenia friendly The Armenian national team has left for Ljubljana a friendly match against Slovenia on June 4. |