  Armenia ready for talks with Ankara without preconditionsJune 11, 2009 - 12:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Foreign Minister's statement on soonest normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations was welcome, Armenian senior official said. "But these are merely statements while our position is unchangeable: we are ready for talks without preconditions," RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said when responding to a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter's question during today's press conference. Turkish Foreign Minister said earlier in Washington that his country intends to build normal relations with Armenia within shortest terms.   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 Topic Latest 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. |
