  Neither Turkey nor Armenia in hurry to ratify protocolsDecember 29, 2009 - 11:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Neither Turkey nor Armenia is in hurry to ratify protocols on normalization of relations between the two countries, Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper reports. Turkish opposition and Baku label the protocols as treason and urge to take Azerbaijan's interests into account. The Turkish government is embarrassed because of Azerbaijan's stormy reaction. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip has retreated: the border with Armenia will be opened only when Armenia make concessions on Karabakh, the article says.   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 |  Related sections Topics Latest news Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants  Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province.Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes.Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036.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. |
