  Turkey hopes Obama's visit to weaken Armenian Genocide recognition by WashingtonMarch 9, 2009 - 12:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. President Barack Obama's impending visit to Turkey weakens the possibility of Washington's recognition of the Armenian Genocide, Hurriyet Daily News quoted diplomatic sources and analysts as saying.The unexpected visit underscores Turkey's growing importance in Obama's new Middle East strategies, analysts suggest. Turkey, in return, should move soon to boost relations with Armenia, including taking steps to set up diplomatic relations and open the land border, they say. "In this case, Obama will say it's not right time to get involved in the genocide issue because Turkey and Armenia are close to reconciliation," a Turkish expert supposes. During his election campaign last year, Obama said that, as President, he will recognize the Armenian Genocide.   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.   Partner news |  Related sections Topic Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
