  Blocking ratification of protocols, Turkey would violate its commitmentsJanuary 14, 2010 - 16:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia, like Turkey, undertook to ratify the protocols on normalization of bilateral relations within reasonable terms, Russia's top diplomat said. "The protocols were introduced in the Turkish parliament in October 2009. In Armenia, these were submitted to the Constitutional Court," Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at a joint news conference with his Armenian counterpart Edward Nalbandian. "Blocking ratification of protocols, Turkey would violate its commitment to ratify the documents within shortest terms and to avoid creating artificial obstacles. The resolution of the Armenian Constitutional Court is a signal for Turkey to take action. The Protocols aimed at normalization of bilateral ties and opening of the common border between Armenia and Turkey were signed in Zurich by Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian and his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu on October 10, 2009, after a series of diplomatic talks held through Swiss mediation. On January 12, 2010, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia found the protocols conformable to the country's Organic Law.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news U.S. sees “extraordinary” opportunity for peace between Armenia, Azerbaijan  U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes there is an “extraordinary” opportunity to reach a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan.Viva: Armenia's leading technology company introduces a new trademark The updated brand Viva reflects a qualitatively new level of digital services.Turkey restoring 500-year-old Surp Sarkis Armenian Church During the program, Sahak Maşalyan, the Patriarch of Türkiye's Armenians, inspected the historic church and offered prayers.Cumulative deposit on flexible terms: Byblos Bank Armenia's new offer Once the deposit is fixed, it can be topped up at any time, and interest will be accrued quarterly. |
