Ferhat Boratav: Armenia-Turkey dialogue -not a tango for twoDecember 17, 2009 - 17:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia and Turkey are not pair dance performers. RA-Turkey rapprochement process is a dance with 5 performers: Armenia, Turkey, USA, Russia and Azerbaijan, CNN Turk journalist Ferhat Boratav said."The powers who engaged Armenia and Turkey in negotiation process, are playing a grand game. Azerbaijan's participation in a game does not depend on Turkey's will only," Turkish journalist emphasized. He also noted that there's nothing strange in Ankara's discussing the signed Protocols with Baku. "Ankara's attempts to persuade Baku are similar to actions Armenian President Serzh Sargyan undertook during his All Armenian Tour to explain the essence of Armenia -Turkey protocols to Diaspora Armenians. Unfortunately, Ankara has reached no results so far," Ferhat Boratav concluded. 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 | 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. |