Sabine Freizer: October 2009 is possible date of Armenian-Turkish border openingApril 20, 2009 - 23:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - ICG Europe Program Director Sabine Freizer said possible date of Armenian-Turkish border opening is October this year, when Armenian President visits Turkey. "Turkey is seriously involved in the process and expresses its interest in normalization of relations with Armenia. Let us keep in mind that this process did not started yesterday. Negotiations between Ankara and Yerevan are lasing for many years in different formats, mainly secret format in Switzerland," she noted. She said if U.S. President Barack Obama uses the term genocide in his speech it would harm normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations. "We deem there is no need for US or France to interpret Turkish history. Turkish authorities and public opinion can do it itself," said Sabine Freizer. According to her adopting of any resolution now may have negative influence, because that would strengthen position of Turkish opposition, which is against any kind of Genocide recognition, reported RFE/RL. 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |