Frank-Walter Steinmeier: Armenia and Turkey open new chapter of relationsOctober 12, 2009 - 13:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - German Minister of Foreign Affairs Frank-Walter Steinmeier welcomed rapprochement between Turkey and Armenia. "Turkey and Armenia opened a new chapter of relations. I welcome this courageous step, it deserves our respect and acknowledgment. The agreements offer prospects for good-neighborly relations on the basis of communication and confidence. The course the countries took up will contribute to security, stability and cooperation in the entire Caucasus region. Now, soonest ratification and implementation of the Protocols is needed. We call on all political forces in Turkey and Armenia to use the moment to normalize relations," he said in a statement. 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 | Politico: Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Azerbaijan in 2018-2022 Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Armenia’s enemy even though both countries were supposedly allies in a defense pact. Armenia Security Council chief to attend Ukraine peace summit Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will take part in the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland. Armenian govt. approves ratification of EAEU-Iran free trade deal At a meeting on Friday, June 14, the Armenian government approved the ratification of an EAEU free trade agreement with Iran. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. |