  Azeri hysterics over Van-Yerevan-Van flight "common," expert says March 16, 2013 - 15:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The opening of Van-Yerevan-Van direct flight aims to boost tourism, promote pilgrimage to the Western Armenia and develop business ties, a Turkologist said. As Andranik Ispiryan told a PanARMENIAN.Net the launch of the flight is unlikely to affect Ankara's stance on rapprochement with Armenia. However, he didn't preclude for Turkish tourists' visits to break some old stereotypes. Commenting on the response of Azerbaijan which accused Ankara of "betraying relations with Baku and failing to consider Azeri interests in Karabakh issue," Ispiryan characterized Azeri reaction as common. "Azeri hysterics prompted Ankara's remark, assuring Baku of being its best friend where Karabakh settlement is concerned," the expert said.   Top stories Serzh Sargsyan resigned from his post after tens of thousands of demonstrators protested against his premiership for more than 10 days. For 5 days in row the opposition holds mass protests against the ex-president, Serzh Sargsyan becoming the Prime Minister of the country “I would like to extend my sincere congratulations on your inauguration as president of the Republic of Armenia," Her Majesty said. Acting Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan has relieved president-elect Armen Sarkissian from the post of the ambassador to the United Kingdom.   Partner news |  Latest news Karabakh soldier wounded in Azerbaijan's fire  A Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) soldier, Martun Kherunts (b. 1998) was wounded in Azerbaijan's crossborder fire.Turkey sees Nagorno Karabakh issue 'as its own' - Erdogan Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Ankara has seen the Nagorno Karabakh issue as its own from the beginning.Thousands commemorate Armenian Genocide in Ottawa Thousands of Canadians from across the country gathered in Ottawa to commemorate the 103rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Russia reportedly plans to deliver air defense systems to Syria Russia is planning to deliver new air defense weapons to Syria in the near future, General Sergei Rudskoy has said. |
