Archbishop Choloyan: Normalization of Armenia-Turkey relations is all-Armenian issueOctober 5, 2009 - 21:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Normalization of the Armenia-Turkey relations is an All-Armenian issue, Archbishop Oshakan Choloyan, the Primate of the Eastern Diocese of the U.S. of the Great House of Cilicia said. He praised highly the initiative of the Armenian President to meet with representatives of Diaspora and hear their views on the Armenian-Turkish Protocols. Archbishop Choloyan characterized as natural the reaction of Armenian communities, being concerned over the future of Armenia. ""It's positive that Serge Sargsyan is trying to settle relations between countries, but it shouldn't be at the cost of the Armenian Genocide," Oshakan Choloyan said. This will be the first document in the history to be signed between Turkey and Armenia, he said. Prior to that, the Armenian side had not participated in negotiation processes, and then the countries signed a document, the Treaty of Kars, which was signed by Turkey and Russia. As Archbishop Choloyan noticed, the president's visit to the Armenian communities is another reason to carefully discuss the Armenian-Turkish Protocols. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |