Changes in Armenian-Turkish relations not expected in near futureOctober 25, 2007 - 15:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - No charges are expected in the Armenian-Turkish relations in the near future, Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian told a news conference in Yerevan."I met with new Turkish FM Ali Babacan in New York. Each of us confirmed position of our states. We will continue meetings at the level of Deputies to Foreign Ministers. However, I do not think there will be any progress. For instance, Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Kirakossian is currently in Istanbul participating in BSEC session," Mr Oskanian said. Armenia and Turkey do not have diplomatic relations. In 1993 Turkey closed the border with Armenia to support Azerbaijan in Karabakh issue. Armenia is ready to establish relations with Ankara without preconditions, however the latter urges Yerevan to stop pressing for Armenian Genocide recognition and supporting Nagorno Karabakh. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |