Davutoglu called for 'visionary' approach to Armenian-Turkish reconciliation processDecember 26, 2009 - 13:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - There cannot be any misunderstanding between Turkey and Azerbaijan, Turkey's top diplomat said."Like members of a family chatting with each other, we have never broken off our contacts. We will not let any incitement come between Turkey and Azerbaijan," Ahmet Davutoglu said in response to a question in which a journalist referred to a straining of relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey over the protocols signed between Armenia and Turkey on Oct. 10 to normalize relations and establish diplomatic ties. At that, he emphasized that the government will not urge the parliament to ratify the protocols. "The will of parliament is above all," Davutoglu said. "We are sincere in our desire to normalize our relations with Armenia," he also said, reiterating his call for dealing with the issue with a 'visionary approach instead of enacting arbitrary deadlines', Today's Zaman 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 | Armenia recalls Belarus envoy for consultations Armenian Ambassador to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry reveals. Armenia denies Azerbaijan's ceasefire accusations The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenia will leave Russian-led military bloc, says Pashinyan Armenia will leave the Russian-led Collective Security Organization, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, without giving any dates. EU encourages Armenia to prioritize strategic projects The EU has encouraged Armenia to prioritize strategic projects, according to a statement from the country’s Foreign Ministry. |