UAR: actually, relations between Armenia and Turkey wretchedAugust 6, 2008 - 18:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Closed borders and absence of diplomatic ties prove that relations between Armenia and Turkey remain wretched, said Gegham Khalatyan, Vice President of the Union of Armenians of Russia."The Presidents' statements on normalization of relations are just declarative and do not inspire optimism," he said. "It's well known that Armenia reiterates readiness to normalize relations without preconditions, while Turkey goes on stipulating conditions, including resolution of the Karabakh conflict in favor Azerbaijan and change of policy of calling for worldwide recognition of the Armenian Genocide, a crime which has been already condemned by 20 countries throughout the globe. There is no force that can prevent triumph of justice. Neighborliness is impossible unless the Turkish leaders find the courage repent of their deeds. Turkey openly supports Azerbaijan which threatens Armenia with war. It's not a sign of good intentions," UAR Vice President said, ANF news agency 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. 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. |