Turkish MFA: U.S. may recognize Armenian Genocide in early 2009November 14, 2008 - 15:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - There are four major issues which can cause serious disagreement between Turkey and the new U.S. administration, namely Cyprus, Iraq, Afghanistan and the Armenian Genocide, Hurriyet Daily News quoted a senior Turkish Foreign Ministry official as saying on condition of anonymity. In relation to the Armenian Genocide, Turkish diplomats think the recent rapprochement between Ankara and Yerevan may not be enough to stop the Armenian Diaspora's efforts in the United States to have the 1915 events officially recognized as genocide. "Both Obama and Biden promised their Armenian voters to press for recognition. There could be attempts early next year," the official said, adding, "But we have already launched preventive measures. In our early contacts with Obama and Biden's advisers, we were clear about the sensitivity of the issue." Meanwhile, during a meeting with former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, visiting Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed the possibility of Turkey's mediation between the United States and Iran and also referred to the Armenian Genocide issue. 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 | About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. CSTO budget “to be adjusted due to Yerevan’s non-payment of contributions” The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha. Armenia: Protesters march to parliament, some spend the night on street The protesters did not disperse despite heavy rain that began at around 2 a.m. local time. |