Ruben Safrastian: It is necessary to change foreign policy line of ArmeniaApril 5, 2007 - 15:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Complimentary foreign policy of Armenian has already been outdated, in the new circumstances that are currently developing in the region, it is necessary to conduct a more active and balanced policy, Director of RA NAS Institute for Oriental Studies doctor Ruben Safrastian stated to a press conference in Yerevan. "If Armenia continues in the same spirit, isolation of the country will become stronger. If a war breaks out between Iran and the United States, Armenia will be connected to the world by the only way via Georgia. And in case if Armenia changes her foreign policy line, both enemies and friends will relate to us more serious," the expert stressed. He also noted in case if a war breaks out against Iran, Armenia's policy must rely on international law. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |