Aivazian: Turkey no longer has reason to blockade ArmeniaFebruary 10, 2021 - 20:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey no longer has a reason to blockade Armenia, Foreign Minister Ara Aivazian said in parliament on Wednesday, February 10. According to him, Turkey has been keeping the border with Armenia closed for many years due to the status quo in Nagorno-Karabakh. “The status quo has now changed as a result of the use of force. Turkey no longer has any reason to keep its border with Armenia closed. Under pressure from the global community, Turkey will have to open the border sooner or later. At the same time, we understand that opening the border contains both opportunities and risks,” Aivazian said. The foreign policy chief added that Armenia and the authorities will do everything to improve the security in the country. Aivazian also reminded lawmakers about the military drills currently underway in Kars, near Turkey’s border with Armenia. He stressed that the Armenian society and diplomacy should be ready for any scenarios and challenges. In the war against Artsakh (Karabakh), Turkey supported Azerbaijan militarily, also by transferring terrorist mercenaries from the Middle East to fight against Karabakh. Armenia was the first to report on Turkey's deployment of thousands of Syrian fighters to Azerbaijan. International media publications followed suit, as did reactions from France, Russia, Iran and Syria. The Nagorno-Karabakh Defense Army has already unveiled footage from the interrogation of two such terrorists captured on the front. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |