Lernik Aleksanyan: diplomatic tricks ineffective in Armenian-Turkish processApril 17, 2010 - 15:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The recent tensions between Armenia and Turkey had a particular effect, according to Lernik Aleksanyan, member RPA parliamentary group. “The Washington meetings revealed the true intentions of both sides. Diplomatic tricks are no longer effective in the process,” he told reporters in Yerevan on April 17. Meanwhile, he presumed that the dialogue will be continued after April 24 Supporting his party fellow Galust Sahakyan’s opinion that the border Armenian-Turkish border can be opened before ratification of the protocols, he said, “The border can be opened by economic motives, but establishment of diplomatic relations between the two states remains the core issue.” As to the upcoming visit of Armenian President to Moscow, Mr. Aleksanyan said “it’s normal, as Russia is Armenia’s strategic partner and is engaged in regional processes.” Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. |