EuFoA: The window for normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations is likely to close soonDecember 9, 2009 - 17:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today, European Friends of Armenia (EuFoA) published its latest policy paper "Armenia-Turkey Rapprochement: Historic Turning Point or Missed Opportunity?"The paper analyses the current stage of the Armenia-Turkey rapprochement and reflects exclusive inputs from high-ranking officials very closely involved in the process on both sides. "Having analyzed both countries' timetables, we are actually very pessimistic. The window of opportunity for a normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey is likely to close soon, unless both parties ratify the protocols without delay," says the document. "The EU needs to push Turkey to be serious about this ratification, if we want to achieve our longstanding goal of peace and stability in the region", says Secretary General Michael Kambeck. The paper also shows that Turkey's approach, keeping the ratification open until after their parliamentary elections, exposes the whole process to a long list of risks. 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. |