Ankara pursues inconsiderate policy in both Near East and CaucasusJune 9, 2010 - 20:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Orientalist Araks Pashayan said that Turkey’s authority has considerably increased in the Near East after the raid on Freedom Flotilla. Currently, the Arab countries consider Turkey to be a “charismatic state,” Pashayan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. “Turkey’s provocation against Israel proves once again that Ankara is trying to gain leading positions in the Near East. Currently, Turkey’s cooperation with Iran and Arab countries is developing at an unprecedented high level. Turkey is trying to participate in solution of regional problems, as well as in overcoming the tension between the West and Islamic countries,” the expert said. In her opinion, the worsening of relations with Israel and deepening of distrust show that Ankara’s policy in the Near East has become inconsiderate. “From the other side, Ankara’s stance in the Karabakh conflict resolution factually suggests that Turkey does not pursue a balanced policy in Caucasus either,” noted Araks Pashayan. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |