Turkish lawmakers again departed for U.S. to "struggle" against Genocide ResolutionApril 17, 2007 - 14:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The last group of a parliamentary delegation made up of deputies from the ruling Justice and Development (AKP) and opposition parties departed for the United States over the weekend to lobby against H. Res. 106, which recognizes the Armenian Genocide. Speaking to reporters before departure, Yaşar Yakış of the Justice and Development Party said they would seek support in Washington against the resolution, Anatolian news agency reports. 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 | Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities. Armenia-Azerbaijan: Turkey wants deal after “positive developments” Turkey hopes “positive developments” in negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan will lead to an agreement. Police try to impede Armenian Church head’s access to war memorial Police tried to stop the supreme head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Catholicos Karekin II, from visiting a war memorial. Greece says ready to help as Armenia fights flooding consequences Greece is ready to assist Armenia in combatting the consequences of deadly floods in the country’s north. |