COMMODITY TURNOVER BETWEEN ARMENIA AND TURKEY IN 2004 MADE $120 BILLION

February 14, 2005 - 20:54 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The commodity circulation between Armenia and Turkey in 2004 made about $120 billion, Kaan Soyak, the Co-Chairman of the Armenian-Turkish Relations Development Council, stated in Yerevan today. According to him, before the formation of the Council in 1997 the turnover made no more than $60 million. He says, in case of opening of the Armenian-Turkish border the turnover can increase at least three times. Kaan Soyak stated he is for soonest opening of the border and invited representatives of the ARF Dashnaktsutyun to Turkey for establishing dialogue on urgent issues. "The ARFD is a serious and experienced party and if they agree I am ready to exert every effort to start this dialogue", he noted. When touching upon the Armenian Genocide Soyak said that Turks began speaking of it during the recent 2-3 years. "Our organization will do its best to make the historical truth clear to the Turkish people", he stated. It should be noted that when commenting on the killings of 1915 in the Ottoman Empire the Turkish businessman used the word "genocide".
 Top stories
Azerbaijan admits death of 192 soldiers in Karabakh offensiveAzerbaijan admits death of 192 soldiers in Karabakh offensive
Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.
Azerbaijan increasing defense spending for 2023 by $650 millionAzerbaijan increasing defense spending for 2023 by $650 million
In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million).
Moscow could recognize those who speak Russian as Moscow could recognize those who speak Russian as "compatriots"
The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot".
Magnitude 5.6 quake causes damages in IranMagnitude 5.6 quake causes damages in Iran
The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.
Partner news
 Articles
Compassion is key, no matter what

An Italian photojournalist’s journey through the pandemic

 Most popular in the section
Global toll of mysterious hepatitis in children rises to 650 cases
Monkeypox does not pose a Covid-style risk, top health execs say
Sinjar becomes latest flashpoint for Iran-Turkey tensions in Iraq
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll passes 15,000
Home
All news
Overview: Armenia and world
Archive for February 14, 2005
Other news in this section
 Latest news
Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”.
41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience.
Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine.
EU still discussing funding Armenia through European Peace Facility Discussions continue in the EU on providing Armenia with funds from the European Peace Facility, Vassilis Maragos says.
---