Expert: Turkey must cooperate with Iran and Russia on normalization with ArmeniaMarch 26, 2011 - 16:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey’s foreign policy must become more Russia, Iran and Turkic states-oriented, the former president of the Turkish Historical Society, Nationalist Movement Party’s parliamentary candidate stated. As Yusuf Halacoglu stressed, it’s time for Ankara to officially renounce the EU bid. “I can’t understand why Turkey is insisting on becoming a part of the EU, while Europe is clearly going through a regress, probably having to face a collapse in 10 years’ time. Turkey must be reasonable, attempting to form a new union with Russia, Iran and Turkic states,” the expert said, adding that Turkey would do right to cooperate with Iran and Russia concerning normalization of ties with Armenia, Sondakika 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |