Armenia-Turkey Protocols important to Istanbul's Armenian communityOctober 24, 2009 - 17:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Constantinople Patriarchy of the Armenian Apostolic Church welcomed attempts at RA-Turkey rapprochement. Patriarchal statement emphasizes the necessity to open the doors to peaceful dialogue, tolerance and forgiveness. "Armenia-Turkey Protocols are important to Istanbul's Armenian community, who takes a positive attitude on the diplomatic process launched and is confident both nations will benefit from it. We hope that Armenian and Turkish authorities will finalize the rapprochement process, which is crucial for peaceful coexistence between neighbors," the statement concluded.Archbishop Aram Ateshyan, acting Patriarch of Constantinople and Spiritual Council Head, expressed his position on rapprochement to Armenian and Turkish Presidents, Serzh Sargsyan and Abdullah Gul, during RA President's October 14 visit to Bursa, Blagovest-info reported. 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 | 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. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |