ICG: no progress expected in Armenian-Turkish relations before elections in TurkeyJanuary 19, 2011 - 11:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - There will be no progress in Armenian-Turkish relations before the parliamentary elections in Turkey, according to Sabine Freizer, the Istanbul-based Director of the Europe Program of the International Crisis Group (ICG). “The Turkish government wants to prevent nationalistic parties from fiercely opposing the normalization of relations with Armenia during their election campaign,” Freizer said. “Meanwhile, contacts between Armenian and Turkish businessmen, journalists and youth representatives are going on,” she added. “Although, Turkey continues to keep the border with Armenia closed, contacts between civil societies should not stop. Improvement of relations between the two nations can promote peace and stability in the region,” Trend quoted Freizer as saying. 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 | Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |