Hovhannes Igityan: Turkey links Armenian-Turkish relations to Karabakh issueSeptember 11, 2009 - 14:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey does link Armenian-Turkish relations to Karabakh issue, according to Hovhannes Igityan, Armenian National Movement board member and former chairman of parliamentary external relations committee."The protocols mention of regional stability. Furthermore, Turkish Foreign Ministry said that it 'welcomes normalization of bilateral relations' and that 'Armenia will finally resolve the Karabakh problem'," Igityan said. "Armenian Foreign Ministry should make a statement that normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations has no connection with regional stability and Karabakh process," he added. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |