Road Map not an agreement between Armenia and TurkeyMay 6, 2009 - 17:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The "road map" is not yet an agreement between Armenia and Turkey. As a guideline, it just declares Yerevan and Ankara's intention to normalize bilateral ties, RA Deputy Foreign Minister Karine Kazinyan told today's news conference, adding that the document will be introduced to public only after full elaboration and RA Government's decision on publicizing its contents.With regard to possibility of Armenian-Turkish border opening, Mrs. Kazaryan stressed that Armenia can no longer remain in isolation, while border opening requires normalization of bilateral ties. On April 23, Armenian and Turkish Foreign Ministers reached agreement on normalization of bilateral ties. The document was signed through intermediary of Swiss Foreign Ministry. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |