Turkey readies new strategy on Armenian Genocide 100th anniversaryMarch 1, 2012 - 14:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey is developing a new strategy on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, according to Turkish Foreign Minister. Ahmet Davutoğlu said that long-term activity has been pursued in that direction, noting changes on level of statements and counteractions. “Communication channels must be open for us to share history,” Davutoğlu said, adding that Turkey stands ready to share pain. Dwelling on posters with anti-Armenian statements during the event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the so-called “Khojalu genocide” in Istanbul, Turkish FM deemed similar moves inadmissible. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |