Disputable issues will always exist between Armenia and TurkeyJuly 16, 2008 - 15:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Disputable issues will remain even if Turkey agrees to establish diplomatic relations with Armenia, under the West's pressure, according to a Russian expert. "Armenian Genocide recognition issue and Armenia's territorial claims as well as opening of the border will remain on the agenda of the Armenian-Turkish relations for a long period of time," Mikhail Alexandrov, head of the Caucasus department at Moscow's Institute for Commonwealth of Independent States, said when responding to a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter's question during a news conference in Yerevan. Ankara closed the border in 1993 as a token of solidarity with Azerbaijan in the Karabakh issue. Despite Armenia's offer to establish relations without preconditions, Turkey urges Yerevan to recognize its borders in accord with the Moscow Treaty of 1921 and stop the process of international recognition of the Armenian Genocide. 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 | 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. |