Turkey calls on third countries to support normalization of relations with ArmeniaFebruary 24, 2009 - 21:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Burak Ozugergin, spokesman for the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, called on the third countries to support the process of normalization of Armenia-Turkey relations.Speaking at a weekly press briefing on Tuesday, Ozugergin said, "We have been carrying out a series of talks with Armenia in order to normalize our relations. We think that it is not proper to send messages to each other through the press during this process." "We have always objected attempts to distort a certain period in our history. We cannot accept use of such distortions as a tool of bargaining. We will continue telling the truth," he said. Ozugergin called on the third countries to support the process between Turkey and Armenia since any intervention could have a negative impact on talks. "We wish to maintain our cooperation and consultation mechanisms with the new administration of the United States in all areas concerning our joint foreign policy. We got the impression that the U.S. administration also intends to cooperate with us," he added, Anatolian Agency reports. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |