Edward Nalbandian: On August 31 RA -Turkish relations reached an important phaseSeptember 2, 2009 - 20:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On August 31 RA -Turkish relations reached an important phase. The year started with a new stage of relations. Despite difficulties, Yerevan and Ankara managed to demonstrate political will to move forward, RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian told a news conference in Yerevan. "The world approves of RA-Turkish rapprochement. Superpowers urged Turkey and Armenia to move on and fulfill agreements entered within shortest terms. I hope, we'll make progress, as the rapprochement is supported by the whole world," RA FM noted.Edward Nalbandian also noted that though Yerevan and Ankara reached an important phase, the process requires serious efforts. "Armenia wants to normalize ties with Turkey. We're ready to fulfill agreements entered. Time will show if both parties will be able to fulfill them," RA FM stated. Armenian government repeatedly stated that in case agreements are reached between Armenia and Turkey, the agreements will be submitted to public discussion. "Armenian people understand that eternal enmity with Turkey is against our interests," RA FM emphasized. 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. |