Eduard Abramyan: Armenia is a security guarantee for RussiaMarch 13, 2010 - 16:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations is in the limelight of regional and international powers, an Armenian expert said. “Moscow, Washington and Brussels are encouraging the process. At that, the EU and US aim to push Russia and Iran off the Armenian economic area,” Eduard Abramyan, leader of Neoconservative Movement said during a round table discussion on perspectives of strengthening strategic partnership between Armenia and Russia. “Maneuvering between Moscow and Tbilisi, Ankara had to offer the so-called security platform. Highly appreciating the initiative, Russia “forgot” to include Turkey in the list of countries supplying Georgia with armament. With Moscow’s consent, Turkey signed the protocols in Zurich but stated that rapprochement is possible only in case progress is registered in Karabakh talks. Yet, this position was strongly opposed by Moscow and Washington insisting that these two processes are not interrelated,” he said. Abramyan also emphasized that opening of the border will help Turkey exert economic and political leverage on Armenia. “Serving as a security guarantee for Russia, Armenia should become a major power in the region to neutralize the danger,” 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 | 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. |