World community is interested in Armenian-Turkish rapprochementJuly 11, 2009 - 19:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - USA approves of steps directed at Armenian-Turkish rapprochement and opening of borders, US Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg stated at a joint news conference with RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian. According to James Steinberg, world community is interested in Armenian-Turkish rapprochement. "At the same time, we're assured that Armenian-Turkish relations and NKR conflict are absolutely different problems, not linked to each other. They could be resolved simultaneously, but I wouldn't link them together," Steinberg said. "Armenia still adheres to its position, which was repeatedly announced: we're ready to normalize relations with Turkish without preconditions," RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian emphasized in his turn. 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. |