Baltic Armenians optimistically approach to Armenia-Turkey dialogueOctober 3, 2009 - 18:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - It is time for Armenians around the world to have right attitude and continue the Armenia-Turkey dialogue, Araik Tunyan , chairman of the Armenian Assembly of the Baltic states said after Paris meeting of the Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan with representatives of the Armenian communities in Europe. "We believe that this responsibility must be bore not only by the Armenia's president, but also ourselves," chairman of the Armenian Assembly of the Baltic states said. Araik Tunyan characterized the all-Armenian tour of Serzh Sargsyan as very good step. "We are familiar with the protocols. Of course, we cannot say for sure that everything will be as it is stated in the protocols, but we hope and follow the process with optimism. We believe diplomatic dialogue with Turkey should be continued, " Mr. Tunyan stressed. 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 | Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia. Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements. Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of Armenia Henrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |