Turkey's policy towards Armenia optimalMay 26, 2009 - 16:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey's Ambassador to Russia Halil Akinci said his country's policy towards Armenia is optimal."The closed border is not the only problem. There are also relations between Turkey and Azerbaijan which are described as one nation two states. There are also differences on historical facts," he said. "We endeavor to have good relations with neighbors. We have launched flights to Armenia. However, establishment of diplomatic relations should go parallel to resolution of the Karabakh problem," the ambassador said. "Our President was in Yerevan last year . This visit was a sign of good will. Now it's Armenia's turn to take steps. It's our sincere wish to have all borders in the Caucasus open," he concluded, RBC reported. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |