Karen Avagyan neither denies or confirms Galust Sahakyan's statement on RA-Turkey borderJuly 27, 2009 - 23:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Relations with Turkey are important to Armenia. We're currently waiting for Turkey's response on this issue. Opening of borders with Turkey is important to attain economic goals," RA Republican Party representative Karen Avagyan noted at a joint news conference on Monday. When questioned by PanARMENIAN.Net reporter if words of RA Republican Party Leader Galust Sahakyan, who stated that opening roads with Turkey does not spell the acknowledgement of existing border with Armenia, could be considered as party's position, Karen Avagyan neither denied or confirmed the statement. RA Republican Party Leader Galust Sahakyan stated at a news conference of July 24, "It's important to note that we would like to open roads between Armenia and Turley and not the border, as the fact has yet to be proven that the existing line is the actual border between the two countries." 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |