Armenian-Turkish relations not to become burden for new generationNovember 4, 2009 - 19:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian nation has experienced a lot of hardships, but the one the country is facing now is the most complicated, United Communist Party leader Yuri Manukyan told a press conference in Yerevan, commenting upon RA-Turkish rapprochement process. "We cannot transfer such heavy burden to the next generation. So if we do not settle the problem now, when are we expected to do it? " Manukyan noted. In his view, opening of RA-Turkish border will positively affect Armenia's economic and tourism spheres. Highly appreciating Serzh Sargsyan's role in Armenian-Turkish normalization process, he noted that President Sargyan does not imitate the process, as did his predecessors. "Those who live in Armenia should support President's initiatives, " Manukyan said. Armenian side, according to him, should follow Turkey's steps. "If Turkish Parliament ratifies Protocols, we'll act likewise, if not, we won't ratify them either." Touching on Karabakh conflict settlement, Manukyan mentioned that NKR's de facto status was determined long ago and the only problem was jure recognition. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. 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. |