Nalbandian: Turkey can facilitate Karabakh process but not as mediatorOctober 30, 2008 - 14:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations is favorable for Armenia, Turkey and the entire region, the RA Foreign Minister said."Armenia never rejected dialog with Turkey and is willing to discuss any problem and establish diplomatic relations without preconditions," Edward Nalbandian told a news conference today. "We welcome Turkey's Caucasus Stability and Cooperation initiative, although there are many questions regarding the format and mechanisms of the platform," he said. "Turkey can facilitate the Karabakh resolution process by opening the border with Armenia and influencing on Azerbaijan. But it can by no means be a mediator in the talks," the Minister added. 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 | Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia. Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements. Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of Armenia Henrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |