  Closed Armenian-Turkish border nonsenseDecember 10, 2008 - 15:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish top officials understand that closed border with Armenia is an abnormal phenomenon, said the editor of the Armenian sector of Agos newspaper."Our trip from Istanbul to Yerevan lasted two hours. Direct flights are exercised 4 times a week. The two countries are engaged on trade relations. It means that it senseless to keep the border closed," Bagrat Estukyan told a news conference in Yerevan today. "I am hopeful that the dialogue launched by Armenia and Turkey will result in an open border," 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 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.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |
