Alexander Sotnichenko: Caucasus - a delicate matterAugust 8, 2009 - 13:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey supports Armenian-Turkish ties normalization process, Alexander Sotnichenko, leading analyst of St. Petersburg Center for Middle East Studies, told a PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent."To the best of my knowledge, Armenians are allowed to visit Turkey despite the close border," Russian expert said, noting in the meantime that the railroad connecting Armenia and Turkey will soon be set to operation, playing an essential role in Armenia's economy. "I hope Russia will be able to act as mediator in Armenian-Turkish ties normalization process," Sotnichenko said, adding that Caucasus is a "delicate matter" requiring a relevant approach. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |