Alexander Sotnichenko: outcomes of Turkish constitutional referendum positive for ArmeniaSeptember 13, 2010 - 11:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The constitutional referendum in Turkey first of all meant to resolve the internal political tasks of the ruling party, a Russian expert said. “Both Europe and Turkey understand that there won’t be any Turkish integration into the EU,” senior analyst at the Saint Petersburg Center for Middle East Studies Alexander Sotnichenko told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. “Although joining the EU appears as a good reason to change the legislation and withstand political opponents, Ankara needs the EU less and less. Turkey is resolved to rebuild its Ottomans cultural and political system,” he said. At that, Sotnichenko noted that the outcomes of the referendum are positive for Armenia. “Supporters of the constitutional amendments are not nationalists and stand for a peaceful dialogue with Yerevan. Surely, Genocide will not be acknowledged but this should not prevent opening of the border and establishment of economic ties,” Sotnichenko said. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |