ICG to make a report on Armenian-Turkish RelationsMarch 5, 2009 - 19:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The International Crisis Group (ICG) intends to make a report on Armenian-Turkish Relations, said Richard Giragosian, head of The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS), ICG coordinator on Armenia. According to him, the idea of such a report occurred after it had became clear that Armenian-Turkish relations tend to normalize. The visit of the Turkish president Abdullah Gyull toYerevan, the already frequent contacts between the two Foreign Ministries, the Babajan-Nalbandian meetings, and last but not least the arrival of the head of Turkish MFA at the summit of Black Sea Economic Cooperatipn Organization (BSEC)-all this is an evidence for the dialogue start. Another motive for the research were the events of August 2008 and the Stability Platform in the Caucasus proposed by Turkey. It will be possible to speak about the report -making process more specifically this summer," Giragosian said.He also emphasized, should the Armenian-Turkish relations get to normal, the geopolitical map of the region might change. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |