  German MFA hails efforts for Turkish-Armenian reconciliationFebruary 17, 2009 - 17:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Germany's Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Turkey's importance in energy transportation would be better acknowledged in the years to come.Steinmeier, who delivered a speech at the lunch hosted in Berlin by Turkish Community in Germany (TGD), said he always supported Turkey's accession to the EU, adding however that there were certain countries, which were rather hesitant about it. Steinmeier said he appreciates Turkey's efforts to enhance both its own relations with Armenia and the relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia. He also emphasized that if his Social Democratic Party (SPD) wins the elections on September 27, Germany's attitude towards Turkey's bid will change. "Our party supports Turkey's full membership in the EU," he said, World Bulletin reports.   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. 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.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
