Armenia wants normal relations with all states in region, including TurkeyJune 16, 2008 - 14:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Open and transparent cooperation with Iran should not arouse concern of our partners, according to Armenia's Foreign Minister. "Armenia wants normal relations with all states in the region, including Turkey," Edward Nalbandian said. "Problems with Turkey should be resolved through constructive dialogue, what will be up to the interests of our nations and the entire region." Commenting on the Armenian-Georgian relations, the Minister said, "These relations are not only economic but historical as well. Numerous Armenian community lives in Georgia. All problems emerging between our states should be resolved in the atmosphere of neighborliness," he said, Nezavisimaya Gazeta 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |