  EU TROIKA TO DISCUSS SITUATION IN SOUTH CAUCASUS WITH TURKISH LEADERSHIPJanuary 31, 2003 - 18:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Union Troika will discuss the situation in the South Caucasus with the Turkish leadership. As reported by "Mediamax" agency, the high rank European representatives and the Turkish officials will also discuss the course of political and legislative reforms in Turkey, issues of securing freedom of speech and human rights, as well as the problem of Cyprus. Let us note that representatives of the countries presiding in the EU in the past, at present and in the future serve on the Troika.  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 |  Latest news Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion  The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship.Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy.Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh.MEPs issue statement to defend Armenia-France military cooperation The deputies emphasized that having an army armed with combat and modern military equipment is the sovereign right of any country. |
