WikiLeaks: U.S. doesn't support Turkey's policy of preconditions towards ArmeniaAugust 25, 2011 - 18:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - WikiLeaks has published a classified cable sent in 2010 by then-ambassador to Turkey James Jeffrey. The cable says that “the signing of the Protocols to reestablish Turkish-Armenian relations and open the common border in Zurich on October 10 was a landmark for the region.” However, the cable says “neither Turkey nor Armenia have taken steps toward ratification.” “The government of Turkey argues that progress toward withdrawal of Armenian forces from the provinces surrounding Nagorno Karabakh is a pre-condition,” it says. “This was not/not part of the agreement, and not a position the U.S. supports,” Jeffrey notes. He notes that future relations will nevertheless still be heavily linked to the 1915 Armenian Genocide issue. “Any U.S. determination of the events of 1915 as "genocide" would set off a political firestorm in Turkey, and the effect on our bilateral relationship - including political, military, and commercial aspects - would be devastating,” the cable says. -lm- WikiLeaks: U.S. doesn't support Turkey's policy of preconditions towards Armenia The Armenian-Turkish Protocols The Protocols aimed at normalization of bilateral ties and opening of the border between Armenia and Turkey were signed in Zurich by Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian and his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu on October 10, 2009, after a series of diplomatic talks held through Swiss mediation. 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 | Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. CSTO: Armenia has not participated in secretariat’s work recently Recently Armenia has not participated in the work of the secretariat of the CSTO, Imangali Tasmagambetov said. Meeting with U.S., EU not against third parties, says Armenia The meeting scheduled for April 5 is dedicated to strengthening of the Armenia-EU-US cooperation, Yerevan added. Ucom launches network modernization efforts in few regions of Armenia In particular, on March 28, the legacy Mobile Switching Subsystem will be replaced with a new one. |