  Kiro Manoyan: both Yerevan and Ankara need normal relationsDecember 9, 2008 - 14:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Conditions imposed by Ankara hamper normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations and are doomed to failure, according to ARF Bureau's Hay Dat and Political Affairs Office Director.Turkey also needs an open border and normal relations with Armenia. Yerevan doesn't undertake to meet Ankara's conditions. Armenia has already taken the first step," Kiro Manoyan told a news conference today. He also remarked that Serzh Sargsyan's policy doesn't differ much from that of his predecessor. "Worldwide recognition of the Armenian Genocide remains a priority of the republic's foreign policy," he said.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
