RF Foreign Ministry has positive attitude to Armenian-Turkish rapprochementSeptember 2, 2009 - 15:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "RF Foreign Ministry has positively accepted Armenia and Turkey's willingness to start internal coordination process with the purpose of signing Protocols on 'Establishing Diplomatic Ties' and 'Developing Bilateral Relations' ", RA MFA Press and Information Department says in a release."Armenia and Turkey are our friends. We perceive current rapprochement as a normal process expected for a long time. We'll be happy if current consultations between two states result in a substantive arrangement. As shown by preliminary analysis of draft protocols, elements and implementation time-limits, Ankara and Yerevan are serious and determined about studying the issues under consideration. Let's note that none of steps envisaged by those documents can be interpreted as harmful to a third party," says the statement. Russian Foreign Ministry finds that the recent serious and mutual efforts undertaken by Armenian and Turkish leaderships create real chances for changing current situation and starting constructive cooperation after a long period of freezing. "We hope that improvement of ties between two neighbors will liven up trade-economic relations and positively affect social-economic situation in both states, especially in times of global financial recession. Russian official representatives constantly called on Armenian and Turkish partners to resolve existing conflicts within such pragmatic logic. It is also important to proceed further with Armenian-Turkish rapprochement process. That will objectively contribute to improving situation in the region and strengthening peace and security," says the release of Russian Foreign Ministry. 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 | Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036. Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. |