Armenian-Kurdish relations undergo negative transformationsNovember 14, 2009 - 16:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian relations are undergoing negative transformations, according to Andrey Areshev, deputy director of Strategic Culture Foundation."Anti-Armenian publications in Kurdish media are met more frequently. It's an alarming tendency, which should be prevented," he said. "Under the USSR, Armenia was a center of soviet Kurds. However, the image has faded since 1991. On the other hand, Turkish government's policy will tell on Kurds' attitude about Armenia and Armenians." "There is no doubt that western analytical centers follow developments in relations between Armenia and neighbor states and try to influence the situation. We can just recollect how the situation at the Armenian-Georgian border tensed during the debates on Armenia-Turkey protocols," Areshev said, Analitika.at.ua reported. 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 | U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |