Ankara will sign RA-Turkish protocols to demonstrate peacefulnessOctober 1, 2009 - 12:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ankara will sign protocols on RA-Turkish rapprochement to demonstrate its peaceful intentions towards Armenia, Deputy Director of MGIMO Caucasus Research Center Vladimir Zakharov told PanARMENIAN.Net reporter."Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's recent statement on October 10 protocols' conclusion and NKR's issues' interconnection with RA-Turkish dialogue raises concerns. No one is 100% sure as to protocols' exact contents," the Russian expert said. According to Vladimir Zakharov, there's a possibility Turkey might allow procrastinations in ratification process. It's obvious Ankara and Baku are excellently coordinating their steps behind Yerevan's back, Vladimir Zakharov added. The Russian expert sees interconnection between the oncoming visit of MG OSCE and RA-Turkish protocols conclusion. "Rumors go, the Co-Chairs will submit reviewed Madrid principles to RA and Azeri Governments, yet we're unaware as to their contents. Might they contain a point on NKR secession?" Vladimir Zakharov questions. 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 | 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. |