Armenian-Turkish border may open in six monthsOctober 13, 2009 - 20:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The project dedicated to the dialogue between youth of Armenia and Turkey "Two sides of the mountain" was carried out from October 8 to 14 in the Turkey's village Vakyfly. The project is supported by the U.S. Embassy in Turkey. As a PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent reports, in the framework of the project, Armenian students visited the village Vakyfly, which is officially the only village mostly populated by Armenians. Participants met with the U.S. Embassy in Turkey the attache on culture and education Craig Dicker. Welcoming the signing of the Armenian-Turkish Protocols, the official expressed hope that parties will continue to develop relationships that already exist. "The United States will continue to support the parties in the process of reconciliation, " Mr. Dicker said, noting that the opening of the Armenian-Turkish border will occur within six months after the Protocols are ratified by the parliaments of the two countries. "Turkey has a great potential for tourism development in the country and when borders open a vast number of Armenians from Diaspora will go to Turkey to see the historical Armenian monuments, and it will bring great economic benefits to Turkey". Mr. Dicker expressed opinion, that the Turkish authorities are in favor of opening the borders for economic reasons. 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 | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |