Abdullah Gul: frozen Armenia-Turkey relations are hard to thawNovember 23, 2011 - 16:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish President believes frozen Armenia-Turkey relations are hard to thaw. As Abdullah Gul told Turkish journalists, “complicated issues can't be resolved in one step.” “There was an opportune moment, yet I believe, we were unable to coordinate some points. However, there's still hope for rapprochement,” he said. Dwelling on the murder of Agos Armenian-Turkish daily editor-in-chief Hrant Dink, the President said that Supreme Court of Appeals was instructed to activate every force for complete revelation of murder, Stargazete reported. 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. |