Unresolved issues not to affect economic relationsSeptember 16, 2009 - 22:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "We live in a global world where economy plays a key role, so close border is not advantageous to Armenian and Turkish businessman," Alexander Sotnichenko, a senior fellow at Saint Petersburg Center of Oriental Studies, told PanARMENIAN.Net At that he drew parallels between Armenian-Turkish and Japanese-Russian relations, noting that South Kuril island which remains a disputable issue between the latter two states does not affect their mutual ties as is the case with Armenian-Turkish relations. "Armenian Genocide issue may remain unresolved for 40-60 years to come but that shouldn't impact economic relations between two states. Border can be opened," expert 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |