Erdogan going to Moscow on Armenia's request?April 6, 2009 - 16:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 1news.az Azeri news agency circulated a report that Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Moscow to discuss opening of border with Armenia. "The fact is that the Turkish-Armenian agreement includes a provision on liberation 5 Azerbaijani regions. Lachin and Kelbajar issues will be discuss during talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Opening of the Armenian-Turkish border will go parallel to withdrawal of Armenian troops from occupied territories," the agency quoted a Turkish diplomat as saying. At that he noted that if talks between Moscow and Yerevan are successful, the border will be opened in May. "Washington has already approved the scenario, which will be discussed by Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Turkey in Istanbul tomorrow," the source 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. 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. |