Turkey's closed borders with Armenia a gross violation of international normsAugust 31, 2009 - 22:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "At international scene, Turkey never initiates short term programs. Turkey develops several scenarios of a single program, to use the suitable one in case of necessity. With Kurds', Cyprus and Armenian Genocide issues on its agenda, Turkey still negotiates for joining EU as a member," Heritage Parliamentary Faction Secretary Larisa Alaverdyan told a news conference in Yerevan.According to Larisa Alaverdyan, experienced rival like Turkey should not be challenged without long-term plans. When questioned by reporters whether Turkey is to blame for cessation of RA -Turkish rapprochement attempts, Larisa Alaverdyan responded that no rapprochement actually existed. When signing the road map, Turkey made some non-committal statements, without assuming any obligations as to their fulfillment, she noted. Touching upon opening of RA-Turkish border, the MP noted that Turkey's closed border with Armenia is a gross violation of international norms. "Turkey continues blockading Armenia because of unresolved conflict with Azerbaijan, which actually has no bearing with Turkey. This is a gross violation of international law." Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. 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. |