Turkish Presidential Symphony Orchestra may tour ArmeniaJanuary 28, 2009 - 15:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - While diplomatic efforts continue for the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia, a cultural rapprochement between the two nations is on the horizon as Turkey's Presidential Symphony Orchestra plans a visit to Yerevan, Hurriyet Daily reports. Music director of the orchestra, Rengim Gokmen, confirmed the possibility of a visit. "The orchestra could travel to Armenia. However, we should assess the process of improving relations first," Gokmen said, adding that in the event of the normalization of relations, such a tour could be held with the authorization of President Abdullah Gul. The rapprochement in the cultural arena between the two countries dates back to 2005 when the Armenian State Opera and Ballet traveled in Istanbul and performed at the Ataturk Cultural Center. However, due to inadequate advertising, the performance did not attract large audience. 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 | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. |