Yerevan and Ankara realized importance of publicity and transparency of Armenian-Turkish processSeptember 1, 2009 - 18:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian-Turkish joint statement and protocol on establishing ties contains several positive points for Armenia, Stepan Grigoryan, Head of Analytical Center on Globalization and Regional Cooperation, told a news conference in Yerevan. "Yerevan and Ankara have realized the importance of making normalization process public and transparent. Even the best document cannot be valid if it has not received public approval. Besides, Protocol clearly states the time-limits for each action. It's a very important aspect, since Armenia in this period was concerned that Turkey may constantly delay the process," Armenian expert stressed.All clauses in the Protocol "On Establishing Bilateral Ties" comply with international standards, which is a positive moment, speaker said. "That the document does not refer to Kars treaty is also a positive aspect. But the phrase 'common border' is underlined here. As UN member, Armenia has recognized both countries' borders and territorial integrity," Stepan Grigoryan noted. Besides, Ankara has rejected the policy of imposing preconditions, as can be seen by the Protocols which contain no single word on Karabakh conflict. "All that demonstrates that Ankara has undertaken serious steps in relation to Armenia, and that enables President Sargsyan to leave for Turkey to watch return football match," Armenian expert stated. According to him, Armenian-Turkish process maintains positive tendencies. "As regards ratification of protocols, I think both countries' legislative bodies will approve them," he 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 | 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. |