Peter Semneby: Armenia and Turkey Equally Important for EUApril 5, 2006 - 15:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The normalization of the Armenia-Turkey relations is bound with the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, EU Envoy for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby stated at a press conference in Yerevan today. In his words, Europe is interested in the opening of the Armenian-Turkish border. "Armenia and Turkey are equally important for the European Union. We hold membership talks with Turkey; Armenia participates in the European Neighborhood Policy. It's not good that these two states do not enjoy diplomatic relations." The EU Envoy also emphasized that Armenia's economy and the development of regional economic projects suffer from the closed borders. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |