Armenian NGO's in Tbilisi protest against RA-Turkish protocolsOctober 8, 2009 - 22:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "We are for opening of Armenian-Turkish borders but without Protocols containing preconditions," said Alexander Ohanyan, Head of Armenian Cooperation Center of Georgia.Border, according to him, should be opened by Turkey which unilaterally closed it in 1993 violating international acts. "We protest against Protocols. By ratifying them, Armenia will de jure recognize Turkey's current borders, thus depriving its people of the right to visit their historical lands," Ohanyan noted. In case Armenian and Turkish President sign Protocols in Zurich on October 10, organization, together with Union of Armenian Students of Georgia, will organize protest in front of RA Embassy building. Protesters will submit an open letter addressed to RA Parliament and President. 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. |