Armenian Turkish border opening not to affect Armenia's economic developmentAugust 13, 2009 - 17:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian-Turkish border opening is not a subject for discussion, Sedrak Ahemyan, Chairman of the Central Board of Social Democratic Hnchakyan Party (SDHP), told today a seminar devoted to "Armenian-Turkish relations: present and past.""Border was closed by Turkey not Armenia, so it's up to Turkey to think over the issue," Achemyan said, adding that border opening will not affect the country's economy. "Even if Armenian-Turkish border remains closed, that won't affect our economy, Armenia has a Diaspora willing to make serious investment in the sphere," SDHP member said. According to him, Armenian authorities and Diaspora should start implementation of serious programs promoting the country's economic development. If border opens, Armenia must be well prepared for that because border opening does not quite promise positive developments, Achemyan stressed. 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. |