Turkey, Israel to start Mavi Marmara compensation talks next weekApril 6, 2013 - 12:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish and Israeli officials will start talks on compensation for the families of those killed in the Mavi Marmara raid next week, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu said, according to Hurriyet Daily News. "One of our three conditions [for the normalization of ties], the apology, has been realized. There will be discussions on compensation and we are following continuously the lifting of the Gaza blockade. Particularly regarding compensation, there will be meetings between Turkey and Israel in the coming week and days," he said during a press conference with his Guinean counterpart, Lounceny Fall. Dwelling on U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's visit, Davutoğlu said several matters would be on the agenda. "While talking on the phone, we felt the need to have more detailed têtê-à-têtê discussions. [Kerry] is not coming for a single matter. But one of the principal topics is the peace process in the Middle East and the contributions that Turkey can make," he said. “Syria, Cyprus, energy agreements with Iraq and Iran's nuclear program will also be dealt with,” Davutoğlu added. 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 | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |