  Seyran Ohanyan: Armenia should develop ties with Turkey without laying the swordJuly 10, 2009 - 22:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is very decisive about opening the border with Turkey as we are unwilling to freeze the process, Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan said toady during the meeting with youth and diaspora representatives.Border opening has economic benefits for Armenia, but progress can be achieved only through peaceful methods, without any preconditions or mutual concessions. "Possibility of unilateral concessions is ruled out," Minister said. Armenia should certainly develop ties with Turkey, but it must never lay the sword, Mr. Ohanyan finds.   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 The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.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. |
