Turkish PM offers condolences over death of Uzbek leader who’s aliveSeptember 2, 2016 - 15:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim on Friday, September 2 expressed condolences over the death of Uzbek President Islam Karimov who is officially alive, media reports said. "Uzbek President Islam Karimov has passed away," Yildirim said. "May God's mercy be upon him, as the Turkish Republic we are sharing the pain and sorrow of Uzbek people." The Uzbek government said earlier on Friday the health of Karimov, who has been in hospital since last Saturday, had sharply deteriorated. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |