NATO welcomes attempts for normalization of Armenian-Turkish relationsJune 27, 2008 - 16:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - NATO welcomes endeavors for normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations, Jean-François Bureau, NATO Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy, said at a meeting with students of Yerevan State University."The alliance stands for cooperation between member states and other countries," he said when commenting on Serzh Sargsyan's intention to invite Turkish President Andullah Gul to Armenia. "The IPAP has a provision referring to the Armenian-Turkish relations. Together with our Turkish counterparts we have undertake constructive moves meant for reconciliation," commented Samvel Mkrtchyan, Armenia's envoy to NATO. The Armenian President announced his intention to invite Abdullah Gul to Yerevan for a soccer match between the Armenian and Turkish national teams. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |