World community is interested in Armenian-Turkish rapprochementJuly 11, 2009 - 19:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - USA approves of steps directed at Armenian-Turkish rapprochement and opening of borders, US Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg stated at a joint news conference with RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian. According to James Steinberg, world community is interested in Armenian-Turkish rapprochement. "At the same time, we're assured that Armenian-Turkish relations and NKR conflict are absolutely different problems, not linked to each other. They could be resolved simultaneously, but I wouldn't link them together," Steinberg said. "Armenia still adheres to its position, which was repeatedly announced: we're ready to normalize relations with Turkish without preconditions," RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian emphasized in his turn. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |