  Armenia-Turkey Protocols discussed in LebanonNovember 17, 2009 - 16:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A seminar on Armenia -Turkey rapprochement was organized in Lebanon. Shahan Kandaharian, Editor-in-Chief of Beirut-based "Aztag" newspaper, drew audience's attention to Turkish government's diplomacy. "Turkey's political gamble aims to spread discord between Armenia and Diaspora," he stated.In his statement, Shahan Kandaharian briefed the audience on Protocols' contents and their possible threats to Armenia. Touching upon Karabakh issue, he noted: "Armenia considers Karabakh an independent state to never be returned to Azerbaijan. Every one: Armenian President, Premier and Armenian people are firm as to their positions. To Armenia, Karabakh is an Armenian land."   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 |  Related sections Topics Latest 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.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.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. |
