Economic Relations Can Initiate Yerevan-Ankara Political DialogueJanuary 15, 2007 - 13:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Normalization of economic relations between Armenia and Turkey can initiate political dialogue, Co-chair of the Turkish-Armenian Business Development Council (TABDC) Kaan Soyak told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. In his words, economy is a priority line for normalization of cooperation. "I do not know who will derive greater benefit from opening of the Armenian-Turkish border. Istanbul businessmen target at the West. They are not interested in cooperation with Armenia. But it's very important for the residents of near-border regions. We work and do not lose hope that Armenia and Turkey will come to agreement sooner or later. Our organization has appealed to the Turkish Foreign Ministry. If you do not want to open the border tell us not to make our work purposeless, we say. Nevertheless, we do not lose hope," Soyak said. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |