Turkey hopes for new era in relations with ArmeniaDecember 25, 2008 - 12:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "We will cement relations with fraternal Azerbaijan, resting on our multilateral common interests. Our political, economic and cultural relations are developing. On the other hand, we hope to continue dialogue with Armenia and open a new era in relations with this country," Ali Babacan said in his address to the Grand National Assembly. "Turkey highlights political and economic stability in the South Caucasus countries and their respect for each other's territorial integrity." Peaceful resolution of regional problems, expansion of regional cooperation underlies Turkey's policy in the South Caucasus, according to him. "August hostilities in Georgia proved that 'frozen conflicts' can flare up any moment. To establish the atmosphere of confidence in the region, we proposed a stability platform," Babacan said. 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 | Concept to complete Yerevan Cascade discussed at city hall A conceptual proposal to complete the Cascade complex in downtown Yerevan has been presented by Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Pashinyan visits flood-hit region Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Saturday, June 8 visited the disaster area in the Lori province. €3.5 mln EU grant to support justice reforms in Armenia The European Union has paid €3.5 mln grant to Armenia within a €11mln program on Support to Justice Reforms. Yerevan reacts to Baku’s proposal to see Minsk Group abolition Alen Simonyan has declared that Armenia is taking steps aimed at concluding a peace treaty with Azerbaijan. |