  Iraq Can Become Dangerous Neighbor for TurkeyNovember 22, 2006 - 14:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The American-Turkish relations are bound by the Kurdish problem. If Kurds gain majority in the Iraqi government Iraq will be a menace for Turkey, ARF Bureau's Hay Dat and Political Office Director Kiro Manoian said in Yerevan today. "Formation of independent Kurdistan can shake up the domestic situation in Turkey and that is why it's aspired for alliance with the U.S. which for its part needs Turkey as a strategic partner in the Islamic world. Over this reason American politicians avoid term 'genocide' when speaking of the massacre of 1915," Manoian underscored.  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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Armenia considers Cyprus as one of its main partners in EU - envoy  Armenia considers Cyprus one of its main partners in the European Union, Ambassador Tigran Mkrtchyan has said.Armenian, Albanian Foreign Ministers discuss ties, regional issues Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania Igli Hasani.POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO.Armenia confirms will attend NATO summit in Washington Armenia has confirmed its participation in the NATO summit in Washington, a spokesperson has confirmed. |
