Aspired to EU Turkey Should Pursue More Positive Policy in RegionNovember 17, 2006 - 13:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "We see Armenia in future as a prosperous state in friendly surroundings," Armenian President Robert Kocharian said when addressing the Bertelsmann Fund in Berlin, reported the RA leader's press office. President Kocharian said in part, "Armenia borders with four states. Unfortunately we do not enjoy relations with two of them. Centuries long we maintain friendly relations with Georgia and we are hopeful that the current opposition between Georgia and Russia will be settled soon. We appreciate our fruitful partnership with Iran. We cooperate in many fields and have launched major infrastructure protects. In contrast to these states, Turkey keeps our border blocked. We do not have diplomatic relations with this state either. In our opinion being a NATO member state and an aspirant to the EU Turkey should pursue a more positive policy in the region. We have many times proposed to establish diplomatic relations but have not received a reply do far. We suppose that neighbor states should build relationships without preconditions and moreover without advancing the demand of a third state. 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |