61% of Armenians are opposed to establishing closer relations with TurkeyApril 14, 2009 - 21:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In March 2009 Ararat Strategic Center held a public opinion poll involving 200 respondents. When questioned about normalization of Turkish Armenian ties, 61% declared they're opposed to establishing closer relations with Turkey, Armen Ayvazyan , Ararat Strategic Center Manager told during discussion on current issues of Armenian-Turkish conflict. Only 11% of respondents spoke for current policy. 20% said Armenia could try to normalize ralatins with Turkey , though not sacrificing its national interests. 74% of respondents were RA citizens, the remaining 26% Armenian Diaspora representatives. "Thus, poll result show that both Armenia and Diaspora are dissatisfied with Yerevan's current policy towards Akara," Armen Ayvazyan stressed. Top stories 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. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |