Ali Babacan: Ankara and Baku stand a good chance to normalize relations with Armenia

November 21, 2008 - 12:33 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey and Azerbaijan can normalize relations with Armenia, according to the Turkish Foreign Minister.



"We have a good chance to normalize relations and we should not miss it," Ali Bacacan was quoted by Cihan news agency as saying.



Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian will be in Istanbul on November 24 to attend a meeting of the BSEC secretariat and to present Armenia's plan of activities in the tenure of its presidency in the organizations.



The Armenian Genocide will be in focus of talks between Minister Ali Babacan and his Armenian counterpart, Burak Ozugergin, a spokesman for the Turkish Foreign Ministry said Thursday.



"Everything is on the table," Ozugergin said. "We are not precluding anything. The Ministers will take up bilateral issues, including the 1915 events and perhaps regional issues that could include relations with Azerbaijan."
 Top stories
Azerbaijani President travels to MoscowAzerbaijani President travels to Moscow
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
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".
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 November 21, 2008
Other news in this section
  Related sections
World
 Latest 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.
---