Armenian and Turkish FMs discussed normalization of relationsJune 25, 2007 - 20:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian, who is currently in Istanbul, met with Turkish FM Abdullah Gul, RA MFA acting spokesman Vladimir Karapetian told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. The parties discussed possible normalization of the Armenia-Turkish relations. At that Vartan Oskanian confirmed Armenia's position to establish relations with Turkey without preconditions.Vartan Oskanain also met with Georgian FM Gela Bejuashvili and Greek FM Dora Bakoyannis The Armenian Minister is in Istanbul for participation in the BSEC 15th anniversary summit. 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 | 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. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |