U.S. hails Turkey and Armenia's efforts to normalize relationsSeptember 1, 2009 - 12:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Washington hailed Yerevan and Ankara's efforts to normalize bilateral relations. "The United States warmly welcomes the joint statement made today by Turkey and Armenia, with Swiss participation, outlining further steps in the normalization of their bilateral relations," said Ian Kelly, Spokesman for the U.S. Department of State. "It has long been and remains the position of the United States that normalization should take place without preconditions and within a reasonable timeframe," he said. "We urge Armenia and Turkey to proceed expeditiously, according to the agreed framework as described in today's statement. We remain ready to work closely with both governments in support of normalization, a historic process that will contribute to peace, security and stability throughout the region," Mr. Kelly said. 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 | Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. Byblos Bank Armenia celebrates Students' Day with scholarship recipients YSU students who received scholarships from Byblos Bank Armenia gathered in a casual setting to meet with the Bank's CEO, Hayk Stepanyan. Azerbaijan extends Rune Vardanyan’s arrest by 5 months A court in Azerbaijan has extended the arrest of former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan by five months. Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. |