Ankara is responsible for decreased activity in negotiation processApril 22, 2009 - 23:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The Armenian-Turkish talks pursued quite an active course until recently, and I hoped they would eventually lead to diplomatic ties establishment and opening of border. But that didn't happen," CIMERA Geneva Centre Representative, Viken Cheterian told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. Cheteryan finds Ankara responsible for the low activeness observed in negotiation process. "Turkish Government's constant assertions that no opening of border is possible without Karabakh conflict settlement are first of all intended for domestic consumption. The same is true for Azerbaijan although Ilham Aliev's situation is much worse. Opening of the border will lift the blockade of Armenia compelling Azerbaijan to new concessions in Karabakh conflict," Cheterian stressed. 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. |