Turkey likely to block Armenian Genocide Resolution in U.S. CongressJuly 27, 2007 - 18:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The policy of the AKP party, which won the July 22 parliamentary elections in Turkey, diverts a little from the official Turkish line towards Armenia, Director of the Institute of Oriental Studies at the RA Academy of Sciences, Dr Ruben Safrastyan told a news conference July 27.The statement made in 2002 on building relations with Armenia taking into account not only political but also economic interests was unprecedented. With a good deal of optimism we can hope that the ruling AKP will make a positive step towards improvement of relations with Armenia, according to him. However, Dr Safrastyan said, Turkey will press for blocking passage of the Armenian Genocide Resolution in the U.S. Congress and is likely to succeed. He said Armenia should not perceive the Armenian Genocide recognition issue as a burden. "It's not only 'our duty' but also a possibility to strengthen positions on the international arena," he noted, IA Regnum reports. 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 | 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. |