Istanbul to host conference on Armenian-Turkish relationsMay 23, 2009 - 16:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Upon the initiative of SETA research centre, a conference on Armenian Turkish relations will be held in Istanbul on May 26-27, political scientist and Caucasus Institute Director Alexander Iskandaryan told a PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent. According to Mr. Iskandaryan, the conference will focus on Armenian-Turkish ties and problems impeding the normalization process. Participants will also touch upon Armenia and Turkey's role in ensuring security and stability in Caucasus.Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. Partner news |