US trying to promote regional conflicts' settlementOctober 16, 2009 - 22:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On October 8-14, US Embassy in Turkey organized "Two mountainsides" project, featuring a dialogue between Armenian an Turkish youth representatives. Project participants met US Ambassador to Turkey James Jeffrey in Ankara. The Ambassador expressed his pleasure at the opportunity to meet Armenian and Turkish students at such a historic moment. He especially noted improving relations between the two countries. " There mustn't be closed borders between neighboring counters and we're glad both states' authorities understand this. After USSR collapse many wars and conflicts were stirred in the region. US, along with Europe are trying to promote peaceful settlement. Despite RF-Georgian war of last year, we're sure it's possible to establish peace, and recent developments in RA-Turkey relations serve as a proof of this," he emphasized. In reply to PanARMENIAN.Net reporter's question, James Jeffrey noted that the opening should not be precipitated. ''Opening of RA-Turkish border is directly linked to Karabakh conflict. Balanced steps should be undertaken for successful settlement of both issues.'' Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |