ADL concerned over deterioration of Turkish-Israeli relationsOctober 31, 2009 - 14:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - National Director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Abraham Foxman said tense relations between Turkey and Israel should not affect "European-Turkish friendship". "This is an old and enduring friendship, so new problems cannot affect it," Foxman told a session devoted to Turkish-European relations."If Turkey wishes to establish close ties with Arab and Middle East countries, it has no problem. But why should it be to the detriment of European friendship? I hope this will bear temporary character," Foxman said. With regard to 1915 Armenian Genocide, Foxman said that ADL stuck to its position on the issue. In his view the problems should be resolved by Armenia and Turkey, vs US Congress or French Parliament. 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 | IDBank, Dalma team up for Caucasian Deer Reintroduction Program IDBank has joined Dalma Garden Mall’s Green Challenge to support the Caucasian red deer reintroduction project. Through Ucom’s support the 12th Sunchild Festival concludes On May 24-28, with the support of Ucom, the 12th international environmental festival Sunchild took place in Yerevan. U.S., Turkey emphasize importance of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal Jake Sullivan and Akif Cagatay Kilic have discussed the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Armenia coach expects good football in Slovenia friendly The Armenian national team has left for Ljubljana a friendly match against Slovenia on June 4. |