  Armenian Ambassador to Russia hopes for normalization of Armenia-Turkey relations September 21, 2010 - 15:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Present-day threats to national security of Armenia as well as the necessity to maintain military and political balance in the Caucasus predetermine the current level of strategic cooperation with Russia, the Armenian Ambassador to Russia said. “The agreement on the extension of Russian military base deployment term to 49 years envisages provision of Armenia’s security and supply of modern military equipment to Armenia,” Oleg Yesayan told Krasnaya Zvezda newspaper. The Ambassador also expressed hope for normalization of Armenia-Turkey relations. “We’ll be ready to move forward, should we find partners in Turkey ready to normalize relations without preconditions,” he noted.   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 |  Topic Latest news Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes  The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.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. |
