Turkish MFA: U.S. may recognize Armenian Genocide in early 2009November 14, 2008 - 15:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - There are four major issues which can cause serious disagreement between Turkey and the new U.S. administration, namely Cyprus, Iraq, Afghanistan and the Armenian Genocide, Hurriyet Daily News quoted a senior Turkish Foreign Ministry official as saying on condition of anonymity. In relation to the Armenian Genocide, Turkish diplomats think the recent rapprochement between Ankara and Yerevan may not be enough to stop the Armenian Diaspora's efforts in the United States to have the 1915 events officially recognized as genocide. "Both Obama and Biden promised their Armenian voters to press for recognition. There could be attempts early next year," the official said, adding, "But we have already launched preventive measures. In our early contacts with Obama and Biden's advisers, we were clear about the sensitivity of the issue." Meanwhile, during a meeting with former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, visiting Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed the possibility of Turkey's mediation between the United States and Iran and also referred to the Armenian Genocide issue. 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. |