The issue of RA-stationed Russian military bases can be resolved without damaging Yerevan's, Moscow's or Ankara's interestsOctober 13, 2009 - 20:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - RA-Turkey rapprochement process is, undoubtedly, a positive one and what's important, is a result of both countries' voluntary choice, head of CSTO International Information Support Center Ramil Latypov said at Yerevan-Ankara-Moscow TV bridge on "New Geopolitical situation in the East: Armenian-Turkish rapprochement, problems and realities"."Armenia is a CSTO member and we are, surely, concerned over the issue of Armenia-stationed Russian military bases. Still we believe that friendly relations between Armenia and Russia will allow to resolve the issue without damaging Yerevan's, Moscow's or Ankara's interests," CSTO representative noted. He also added that Russia is opposed to armed conflicts in the Caucasus. "Moscow supports RA-Turkish rapprochement and where're ready to assist both Armenia and Turkey to normalize ties," Ramil Latypov 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 | 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. |