Europarliament looks forward to normalization of ties between Yerevan and AnkaraApril 7, 2009 - 19:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - We're looking forward to normalization of Turkish -Armenian ties and hope agreement on border opening will soon be achieved, Europarliament MP, Armenia-EU Parliamentary Cooperation Committee Co-Chair Mari-Ann Isler Bergin said.Referring to the possibility of Turkey's joining EU, the Co-Chair noted that Turkey will be granted membership only upon fulfilling all of EU conditions set. "Negotiations on Turkey's EU membership are in progress. We'd welcome Southern Caucasus states' joining EU, I hope this will happen in nearest future," Mrs. Bergin noted. Speaking on Armenia-EU Cooperation, the Co-Chair stressed that Yerevan and Brussels are actively cooperating within the framework of European neighborhood policy. ''Eastern partnership project can help strengthen existing collaboration and bring Eastern Partnership Member States closer to European values,'' Mari-Ann Isler Bergin stressed. 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. |