  Obama, Nalbandian, Babacan discuss Armenian-Turkish reconciliationApril 7, 2009 - 12:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. President Barack Obama had a meeting with foreign ministers of Turkey, Armenia and Switzerland in Istanbul on Monday.Obama met Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian and Swiss Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey in Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul. An official from the White House said that U.S. President Obama discussed normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations with ministers and called on the parties to reach an agreement in the meeting.   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 |  Related sections Latest news 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.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
