  Discussion of Armenian-Turkish relations possible during Medvedev’s visit to Turkey May 12, 2010 - 13:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Aide to the Russian President Sergey Prikhodko said that Dmitry Medvedev and the Turkish leadership will discuss development of bilateral relations in economy, energy, agriculture, as well as the situation in Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan on May 12. Actual regional and international problems will be in focus of negotiations between the Russian President and Turkish leadership, Prikhodko told journalists. “The sides will refer to reciprocal measures against extremism and terrorism. They will discuss European security, situation in the South Caucasus, Cyprus and Near East problems, Iranian nuclear program, development of cooperation in the Black Sea region, as well as situation in Iraq, Afghanistan and Central Asia. Discussion of the Armenian-Turkish relations is also possible. Russia has traditionally been interested in implementation of mutually advantageous projects on cooperation with Armenia and Turkey, as well as between them,” Prikhodko said.  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 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.WFP, EDB, Yeremyan Farm to expand Milk in Schools project in Armenia The partnership aims to establish a cooperative framework to assess the feasibility of the initiative.Moody's upgrades IDBank's rating Moody's has upgraded ID Bank CJSC's (IDBank) long-term local and foreign currency bank deposit ratings to Ba3 from B1.U.S. “very clear” with Azerbaijan: “It’s time to make peace with Armenia” James O'Brien has said that the United States is “very clear” with Azerbaijani that it is a time to make peace with Armenia. |
