UAR: We still have time to smooth ambiguities in Armenian-Turkish ProtocolsOctober 16, 2009 - 13:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey has not done anything to win Armenia's trust. Nevertheless, the Union of Armenians of Russia (UAR) attaches importance to Yerevan-Ankara dialogue, UAR President Ara Abarhamyan told a press conference in Yerevan. "We welcome the possibility of opening Armenian-Turkish border which will help develop business in Armenia. Armenia has proven the world that it is ready to enter into dialogue with Turkey," Ara Abrahamyan said. In the meantime, UAR President believes that Armenia establishes ties with a state whose diplomacy has known no defeat over the past century. "We find that signed Protocols on normalization of Armenian-Turkish ties are contain ambiguities. We still have time to smooth them," Ara Abrahamyan noted.UAR President finds that Armenian President should be ready to open border and have relevant plans in reserve. He also stressed the importance of Armenian people's being unanimous over national problems. 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. |