Superpowers didn't press for Armenia-Turkey protocols signatureOctober 30, 2009 - 13:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The opinion that Armenia-Turkey protocols were signed under the pressure of superpowers is erroneous, Armenia's top diplomat said. "Superpowers support the process of normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey but signing of protocols is the result of agreements achieved by the two countries," Edward Nalbandian said during a joint news conference with his Belarusian counterpart Sergei Martynov. "Armenia doesn't take decisions under pressure of third countries," he said. Edward Nalbandian and his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu signed the Swiss-mediated deal in Zurich on October 10 at a ceremony also attended by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and France's Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |