London doesn't support attempts to prevent Turkey's EU membershipFebruary 1, 2008 - 16:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The UK doesn't support Germany and France in their attempt to prevent Turkey from EU membership. "My opinion is the official position of Great Britain, which sees Turkey a member of the European Union," said Alan Waddams, European Commission representative in Azerbaijan. "I am hopeful Turkey will be accessed to the Union soon," he said adding that he doesn't think that protraction of talks can be caused by religious issues, Trend reports. Addressing a UMP conference, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have reaffirmed their opposition to full membership of Turkey in the European Union. France and Germany understand that Turkey's membership will press three informal EU leaders - France, Germany and UK. With its vast territory, population of many millions, tremendous economic and geopolitical significance will comprise the leading 'four' of Europe, experts say. 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 | 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. “He will leave”: Protest leader no longer demands meeting with Pashinyan Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan no longer demands a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. |