Changes in Armenian-Turkish relations not expected in near futureOctober 25, 2007 - 15:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - No charges are expected in the Armenian-Turkish relations in the near future, Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian told a news conference in Yerevan."I met with new Turkish FM Ali Babacan in New York. Each of us confirmed position of our states. We will continue meetings at the level of Deputies to Foreign Ministers. However, I do not think there will be any progress. For instance, Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Kirakossian is currently in Istanbul participating in BSEC session," Mr Oskanian said. Armenia and Turkey do not have diplomatic relations. In 1993 Turkey closed the border with Armenia to support Azerbaijan in Karabakh issue. Armenia is ready to establish relations with Ankara without preconditions, however the latter urges Yerevan to stop pressing for Armenian Genocide recognition and supporting Nagorno Karabakh. 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. |