Egemen Bagis: 60 percent will support Turkey's EU membershipDecember 23, 2009 - 21:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish State Minister & Chief Negotiator for EU talks Egemen Bağış said on Wednesday that according to recent surveys, 60 percent of society would support Turkey's accession to the EU.Holding a meeting with media representatives in Istanbul, Bağış said that the importance of Turkey in the EU was increasing each day. He added that it was necessary to focus on reforms. Bağış said that the new European Parliament, Enlargement Report as well as Turkey Report which was expected to be adopted in January 2010 would show the support extended to Turkey. He added that EU membership was a strategic target for Turkey. Turkey, whether or not joined the EU, needed a new Constitution, and the issue of a new Constitution should not be a political matter, said Bağış. He said that according to a survey in Europe, 40 percent supported Turkey's EU membership, reported Turkish media. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |