Turkic States Going to Unite Against Armenia?September 22, 2006 - 14:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The 10th congress of Turkic states, which completed its work in Antalya today, has passed a decision on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. The document says that the position of all the Turkic states in unanimous - Armenia should "quit the seized Azeri lands without any preconditions." "The Turkic states will exert every effort for the return of million of Azeris to their homes," it says. The resolution also notes that "if Armenia doesn't abandon the territories the whole Turkic world will join efforts for the purpose." 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 | Freedom House: “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Freedom House has published a report summary titled “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Armenia says wants expanded transport, energy connectivity Pashinyan says Armenia is interested in the expansion of connectivity in transport, energy, telecommunications and other directions. Aliyev: Change in Armenia’s Constitution key for singing peace deal Ilham Aliyev has declared that most important condition for signing a peace agreement is for Armenia to change its Constitution. U.S. sees “extraordinary” opportunity for peace between Armenia, Azerbaijan U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes there is an “extraordinary” opportunity to reach a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. |