Serzh Sargsyan: today, Armenia has nothing to talk about with TurkeyJune 2, 2010 - 12:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia-Russia relations are based on firm ground, having reached an exemplary level of mutual trust and understanding, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan stated. Dwelling on Armenia-Turkey relations RA leader explained ratification process suspension by Ankara’s lack of readiness to ratify them. “To justify Protocols’ failure, Turkey is setting new preconditions. Moreover, Ankara is attempting to become involved in Karabakh conflict settlement, where it doesn’t belong in the least. Today, we have nothing to talk about with unreliable partner, who periodically violates previous agreements, Serzh Sargsyan stated in his speech to Rostov -on –Don Armenian community. Armenia did its best to promote opening of the border with Turkey, RA leader noted. Commenting on Karabakh issue, RA President stated, “NKR people’s right for self-determination is not an object of bargain to Armenia.” . In conclusion, Armenian President called for the unity of Armenia, Artsakh and Diaspora, presidential press service reported. 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 | Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. U.S. believes peace is “possible” in South Caucasus The United States continues to believe that peace is possible in the South Caucasus, Vedant Patel said. |