Erdogan to pay third visit to Azerbaijan since Karabakh warOctober 26, 2021 - 11:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will pay a third visit to Azerbaijan since the 44-day war unleashed by the two countries against Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), Ahval reports. Erdogan will meet his Azeri counterpart Ilham Aliyev and attend the opening of the Fuzuli International Airport during a visit starting on Tuesday, October 26 state-run Anadolu news agency said on Sunday. Fuzuli is located in Nagorno-Karabakh. On a visit to Azerbaijan in June, Erdogan and Aliyev signed the Shushi Declaration, which foresaw an expansion of political, economic and defense ties between their countries. The Turkish President also visited Azerbaijan in December last year, attending a parade marking Baku’s victory in the war. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |