  Alcatel falls victim to Sarkozy’s blitz-visit to Turkey March 9, 2011 - 18:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s blitz-visit to Turkey lead to Ankara’s decision to cease cooperation with France’s Alcatel, Sabah Turkish newspaper said. According to the newspaper, 4 satellites sent into space by Turkey were manufactured by the French company. However, because of the firm position of France on Turkey’s EU bid and Armenian Genocide recognition, the cooperation was stopped. “Turkey has abandoned Alcatel after 18-years of partnership and has selected Japan's Mitsubishi to be their new partners in satellite production,” Sabah reported.   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 |  Latest news Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan  A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia.U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.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. |
