Syria skeptical about Turkey’s efforts to fight ISJuly 30, 2015 - 13:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Syria's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday, July 29, it was skeptical about Turkish efforts to fight the Islamic State (IS, or ISIS), in its first official reaction since Ankara began air strikes against the jihadis, the Daily Star reports. "It is better late than never, but are Turkish intentions to fight the terrorists of Daesh (ISIS), Al-Nusra Front, and al Qaeda-linked groups genuine?" the ministry asked in a letter to the United Nations. The ministry said Syria "rejects the Turkish regime's attempt to paint itself as a victim that is defending itself," accusing Ankara of “supporting terrorist groups”. The letter made no direct mention of Turkish air attacks in northern Syria, which began last week after Ankara claimed a Turkish soldier was killed in cross-border fire by ISIS jihadis, the Daily Star says. 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 | Ruling MP accuses opposition of “serving other countries' interests” Khachatur Sukiasyan has accused Armenia’s opposition of serving the interests of other countries Protest leader vows to achieve departure of Armenian authorities According to Archbishop Bagrat, there is only one solution to the situation in Armenia. Heads of Armenian, Ukrainian parliaments hold virtual talks Alen Simonyan and Ruslan Stefanchuk held talks via video conference on Tuesday, May 21. Pashinyan travels to Iran to pay tribute to Raisi, others Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has left for the Islamic Republic of Iran on a working visit. |