  Turkish PM holds surprise talks with top general February 28, 2010 - 19:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey's prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan met the head of the armed forces Ilker Basbug on Sunday, two days after the arrest of two retired generals over an alleged coup plot. Media said both men attended a funeral and Prime Minister invited General Ilker Basbug to his office for unscheduled talks, after which a statement was expected, Reuters reported. Last week authorities detained some 50 officers, later charging more than 30, in connection with an alleged 2003 plot to unseat the government.   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 |  Latest news Israel warns of “serious consequences” after Armenia recognizes Palestine  Dmitry Gendelman said the move will have “serious long-term consequences” for Israel-Armenia relations.French envoy travels to Armenia’s Syunik French ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies visited the town of Goris in the country’s southern Syunik province.Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan dies aged 67 Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan has died at the age of 67, according to a statement from the YSITC.CSTO says retains obligations to Armenia The CSTO retains all obligations to Armenia, the country remains an ally of the organization, Imangali Tasmagambetov says. |
