Internet-campaign protesting against opening of borders with Armenia launched in TurkeyApril 7, 2009 - 21:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Those protesting against opening of borders with Armenia launched internet-campaign in Turkey. About thousand of people joined the campaign, appealing to Turkish President Abdullah Gul, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other officials."Media and some nongovernmental organizations often discuss opening of borders with Armenia. Taking into account the following truths, we are thinking of reassessing this probability. Improvement of Turkey-Armenia relations may damage Turkey-Azerbaijan relations because of Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Turkey's stipulation to solve Nagorno Karabakh conflict lasting for 17 years in favor of Azerbaijan does only arise from Azerbaijan's natural resources and increase of trade turnover with this country. It arises from historical support of Turkey and Azerbaijan "one nation, two states". If Turkey does this for some profit, in this case relations with Azerbaijan have more privileges. Azerbaijan, which has a lot of oil and gas resources and plays the role of a door to the Central Asia, is more important for Turkey. Armenia can give nothing positive to Turkey. We sign this appeal believing that Turkey-Armenia borders will not open unless Nagorno Karabakh's occupation by Armenia ends," APA quoted the statement as saying. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |