  Mediation of Syria in Armenian-Turkish relations is absurdJune 18, 2009 - 19:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Mediation of Syria in Armenian-Turkish relations is absurd, Richard Giragosian, director of the Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS), told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. "I am deeply concerned in what direction Armenia moves as a state," he said. Speaking about Syrian mediation in Armenia-Turkish relations, he stressed, that Yerevan is rather able to become a mediator in conflict settlement, than a number of countries in Armenian-Turkish negotiations. He believes, there is a hope for improving the Armenian-Turkish relations by October , but Ankara must understand what it wants to achieve in relationships with Armenia. On October 14 Turkey-Armenia return soccer match will take place in Kayseri in the framework of qualifying round of the 2010 world championship.   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 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.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
