Turkey determined to increase level of cooperation with members of BSECNovember 3, 2010 - 19:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc said that Turkey is determined to increase the level of cooperation with members of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC). Speaking at the 36th General Assembly of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC) held in the northern province of Trabzon, Arinc said that Black Sea region is very important for the Turkish government that pursues the policy of "zero problem with neighbors". On efforts to normalize relations between Turkey and Armenia, Turkey is still resolute to resolve the problem and bring peace and stability to the Caucasus, Zaman paper quoted Arinc as saying. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |