Turkish FM denied information on invasion of Iraq by Turkish troopsJune 7, 2007 - 15:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish authorities denied information, according to which Turkish troops have invaded Iraqi territory in connection with an on-going operation against Kurdish fighters. Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul stated that "currently there is no invasion of a foreign country". Nevertheless, representatives of Kurds informed that 10 helicopters of the Turkish Air Forces landed in Mazouri village on the Iraqi territory, RBK reports. Yesterday in the evening world media means reported that several thousands of Turkish soldiers crossed the border and entered the Iraqi territory chasing Kurdish fighters. On May 30 Turkey concentrated a large amount of army units and heavy equipment near the southern borders of the country. 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, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |