Bagis: Turkey, Armenia have chance to cooperateJune 21, 2011 - 18:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish State Minister & Chief Negotiator for EU Egemen Bagis has said that Turkey and Armenia have a chance to cooperate “to prevent people, nations and countries from suffering more in the future.” According to the Anatolian News Agency, during a meeting with a delegation of Turkish, Armenian and U.S. journalists in Ankara on Tuesday, June 21, Bagis said that both Turkish and Armenian peoples “suffered in the past, however, the history cannot be changed.” Noting that Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and Turkish President Abdullah Gul “have taken brave steps,” Bagis said that it is necessary to pursue the process. Commenting on the Karabakh conflict resolution, he said, “We want permanent solution between Armenia and Azerbaijan, what is in the interests of all countries of the region.” Asked when the border between Turkey and Armenia could be opened, Bagis said “it will be opened one day after Armenia and Azerbaijan shake hands.” Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |