Turkey, Russia to jointly use nuclear energy for peaceful purposesMay 8, 2011 - 14:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed 2009 nuclear cooperation agreement with Turkey that would boost energy projects between the two countries, the Kremlin said. The deal, approved by Russia's parliament last month, was one of several agreements struck by Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on a visit to Ankara in August 2009, RIA Novosti reported. Last year, Russia and Turkey signed $20 billion agreement under which Russia would help build and operate Turkey's first nuclear power plant. Speaking on a visit to Moscow in March, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the plant would be an "example for the rest of the world" in terms of safety and transparency in nuclear emergencies. There have been renewed concerns about the safety of nuclear power generation after the radiation leak crisis at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant that was badly damaged by earthquake and tsunami on March 11. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |