NATO Sec Gen. issues statement on Turkey quake![]() October 24, 2011 - 11:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen issued a statement on the earthquake that hit Turkey’s Van province on October 23. “I am saddened by the news of the powerful earthquake that struck south-eastern Turkey, which is reported to have caused the loss of many lives and considerable damage. On behalf of NATO, I would like to convey my sympathy and solidarity to all those who were affected, to the Turkish people and the Turkish government,” he said. “NATO stands ready to assist our Ally Turkey, if needed.” ![]() ![]() 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 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |