Turkey gambles on NKR issue in Armenian-Turkish relationsJune 24, 2009 - 19:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Current RA authorities' policy towards Turkey is different from the one pursued by previous authorities, ex-RA Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan said in his statement delivered at Fordham Law School, New York. According to ex-Minister, upon Armenia's public announcement on progress in Armenian-Turkish relations, Turkey named NKR conflict as the only impediment to Armenian-Turkish rapprochement. "In this situation, international community will either acknowledge Turkey has misled RA, USA and Europe or increase its pressure on Armenia in NKR conflict settlement process," Vardan Oskanyan emphasized. 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. |