  Charles Aznavur: I'll be very happy if border opensSeptember 7, 2009 - 19:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia and Turkey can develop friendly ties if there is agreement by both sides, Armenian Ambassador to Switzerland Charles Aznavur said. "I'll be very happy if border opens, however, we should bear in mind that such problems are not easy to solve. Both countries have people who are against that. Opening border with Turkey will be a positive step for Armenia as it will enable the country to move forward. Currently Armenia has open border with Iran and partially, with Georgia. But that is not enough for country's development," Svoboda quotes Aznavur as saying.  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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
