Lull in Armenia-Turkey dialogue: preparation for intense eventsNovember 11, 2009 - 17:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Тhe process of normalization of Armenia-Turkey relations quietened down, but this calm is a preparation for intensive events, Alexander Iskandaryan, Director of the Caucasus Institute, political scientist told a press conference in Yerevan today. He presented several options of ratification of the initialed Protocols on normalization of Armenia-Turkey relations in the Turkish Parliament. "Protocols can be ratified in January, the second, this probably will happen by April 24 (Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide victims). Third and less probable option is ratification behind the closed doors, and the fourth option - "suspension", delaying the ratification," the political scientist said. Alexander Iskandaryan mentioned that he often hears from Turkish colleagues, that "if the Turkish political elite wants, it can smuggle through Parliament anything". "To do this, Ankara needs appropriate sticks and carrots. There is already sticks, what would be the carrot, we will see ", Alexander Iskandaryan said. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. 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. |