Erdogan and Gul are playing on two frontsJune 10, 2009 - 20:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "We need smart and serious opposition to develop our internal and external policy," Head of Theoretical Philosophy and Logics Department at YSU, Alexander Manasyan told a news conference, adding that Armenia needs an opposition which won't try to reap benefits from internal policy but develop it. "That means acting like Turkey does. Turkey is playing on two fronts. While Turkish Prime Minister speaks against opening Armenian-Turkish border until NKR issue is solved, Turkish President Abdullah Gul does not support his position, retaining neutral views. "Erdogan's and Gul's playing on two fronts is aimed both for external and internal policy," Manasyan stated, particularly stressing the external policy, as Erdogan's statements can't but attract Europe's attention. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |