Putin: relations with Ankara priority for RussiaFebruary 14, 2009 - 14:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia's Premier Vladimir Putin said Friday that Turkey was among their priorities in Russian foreign policy. Speaking to reporters before meeting with Turkish President Abdullah Gul, who is on a four-day formal visit to Russia, Putin said the trade volume between the two countries rose each year and reached 32 billion USD. He said Turkey became Russia's top foreign trade partner. Also speaking to reporters, Gul said two countries had strong cooperation in many areas noting that Putin made great contributions to Turkey-Russia relations. Gul expressed his belief that bilateral relations would be further enhanced and invited Putin to Turkey, World Bulletin 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 | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. |