  Micheline Calmy-Rey: Armenian-Turkish normalization can’t remain incomplete  September 30, 2010 - 11:35 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian-Turkish normalization can’t remain incomplete, head of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs said. “Intense talks with both countries are under way to create favorable conditions for continuation of the process. Switzerland is resolved to promote reconciliation between Armenia and Turkey,” Micheline Calmy-Rey said during a meeting with Armenian parliament speaker Hovik Abrahamyan. The sides also referred to Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, stressing the importance of a peaceful resolution, RA NA 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 |  Topic Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.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. |
