  Armenia-Turkey reconciliation not a bargainMarch 30, 2009 - 16:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia-Turkey reconciliation is not a bargain, an Armenian professor said. "Final decision on normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations will be taken by Turkey. I think will learn about this decision in late April or early May. The Turkish Foreign Ministry has developed several scenarios to implement after April 24," director of the Institute of Oriental Studies at the RA Academy of Sciences, professor Ruben Safrastyan told a news conference today. As to opening of the border, he said that it will first of all tell on economic relations.   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 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.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan.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. |
