Davutoglu: Turkey views Armenia as potential friend, not as threat or enemyJanuary 25, 2011 - 17:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey views Armenia as a potential friend and not as a threat or an enemy, the chairman of Council of Europe Council of Ministers, Turkish Foreign Minister stated. At PACE session in Strasburg, in response to a question asked by a member of the Armenian delegation, Ahmet Davutoglu said that Turkey attaches importance to normalization of relations with Armenia and establishment of stability in South Caucasus. “The solution of the problems between Armenia and Azerbaijan will make important contribution to the peace and stability of the region,” Davutoglu noted, according to Anatolian News Agency. Turkey has taken over the rotating presidency of the CoE Council of Ministers on November 10, 2010, and will chair the Committee till May 2011. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |