Turkey refuses US intervention regarding IsraelSeptember 18, 2011 - 15:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey’s Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu announced on September 17, that Turkey does not need US intervention in resolving issues with Israel, Agence France-Presse reports. “Turkey does not need US intervention in resolving relations with Israel,” according to the Minister. Turkey-Israel relations deteriorated sharply following Israel’s refusal to apologize for the demise of Turkey’s citizens in the assault of the peace flotilla in May 2010, which caused the death of 9 Turkish citizens. According to reports, Ankara is going to direct some military vessels to the Israeli shore. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |