Turkey exploits process of normalizing relations with ArmeniaSeptember 1, 2009 - 23:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - ARF Dashnaktsutyun political party in connection with signing of protocols between Armenia and Turkey issued a statement which writes that since this moment Armenia entered a new stage, full of dangers. Their statement, in particular, stresses that relations between Armenia and Turkey may be established only after recognition of Genocide by the Turkish side. "The normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations without preconditions is already a huge concession on the part of Armenia and establishment of relations with Turkey at the expense of national interests is unacceptable," the statement writes. According to the statement, Turkey exploits process of normalizing relations with Armenia, proposing all sorts of preconditions. Faction continues to assert that the foreign policy of Armenia has deviated from the basic national policy. ARF also stated that they would use every opportunity to identify and neutralize the existing dangers. 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 | Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |