Philip Gordon: U.S. supports normalization process between Armenia and TurkeySeptember 16, 2010 - 17:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey and the United States have an ongoing dialogue, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs said. Speaking at the German Marshall Fund, Philip Gordon noted that Turkey and the United States have many common interests and policies although they differ on some issues. He characterized Turkey's relations with Armenia as another perspective between Turkey and the United States, emphasizing U.S. support for the normalization process. Gordon said reconciliation will be beneficial to both countries and the region. Underlining the importance of encouraging Turkey, Gordon said the “EU should take some steps to get Turkey's focus back on the process,” Anatolia news agency 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. 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. |