  TURKISH MILITARY ALARMED AT ISLAMISTS TAKING POWERNovember 6, 2002 - 22:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The leadership of the Turkish armed forces, which has in its time removed Islamists from power, is alarmed at the imposing victory of "moderate" Islamist forces at the elections. As reported by "De Facto" agency referring to "CNA," chief of general staff of Turkish armed forces general Hilmi Ozkok has urgently left for Washington to hold consultations concerning it. During the visit to last a whole week the Turkish general will meet with his American counterpart Richard Meyers, US Vice President Dick Cheney, presidential advisor on national security issues Condoleezza Rice, defense minister Doland Rumsfeld, his deputy Pol Wolfowitz and State Secretary Colin Powell.  Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.   Partner news |  Latest news Israel warns of “serious consequences” after Armenia recognizes Palestine  Dmitry Gendelman said the move will have “serious long-term consequences” for Israel-Armenia relations.French envoy travels to Armenia’s Syunik French ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies visited the town of Goris in the country’s southern Syunik province.Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan dies aged 67 Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan has died at the age of 67, according to a statement from the YSITC.CSTO says retains obligations to Armenia The CSTO retains all obligations to Armenia, the country remains an ally of the organization, Imangali Tasmagambetov says. |
