Armenian Choice party protests recognition of Turkey's borders by ArmeniaSeptember 7, 2009 - 18:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The dividing line between the Eastern and Western Armenia can't be considered the Armenian-Turkish border, according to Armen Aghayan, member of Armenian Choice party's initiative group. He said he doesn't mind establishment of checkpoints at the border but recognition of Turkey's hegemony over the historic Armenian lands is unacceptable. "Armenia should only demand lifting of the blockade imposed by Turkey," Aghayan told reporters today. "The process of normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations will be suspended if no progress is fixed in Karabakh talks. Although the problem is not mentioned in the Protocols, it is being discussed. This becomes evident judging by Azerbaijani high ranking officials' statements," he said. 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |