Protocols contain no information conflicting with Armenian nation's interestsSeptember 4, 2009 - 17:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "No new documents were signed between Armenia and Turkey. Protocols were ready even in April, though become published recently," RA Republican Party's Parliamentary Faction Leader Galust Sahakyan told today's news conference in Yerevan.According to Sahakyan, some political forces are trying to search documents for points conflicting with Armenian nation's interest. Still it's a waste of time, and Armenian government must not be accused with something it has not committed. Galust Sahakyan noted that opening borders with Turkey is an EU -made demand, not countered by Armenia. Armenia offers to normalize ties with Turkey without preconditions. "Discussion of Genocide and NKR issues are initiated by political forces, intending to create a stir on political scene," Sahakyan emphasized. 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 | 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. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |