  Frantisek Miklosko demands that Turkey return Biblical Mount Ararat to Armenians  September 14, 2010 - 20:42 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia-Turkey relations reveal the true nature of Turkey’s foreign policy. Despite being a member of NATO, an organization based on principles of democracy and humanism, Turkey keeps up transport, economic and political blockade of Armenia, member of the National Council of the Slovak Republic Frantisek Miklosko stated. “Turkey can’t deny the fact of 1915’s Genocide, when Armenians were destroyed on their own historic land,” Miklosko stressed at the Poland-hosted conference entitled Turkey’s New Foreign Policy. “The Mount Ararat is the Christian heritage of Armenians. Does the modern Turkey consider a possibility of giving the mount back to Armenians? The return of Ararat would be an unprecedented step to signify Turkey’s willingness to build a peaceful future and promote its image at the international scene,” the Slovak MP noted, ARF Dashnaktsutyun press service 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 |  Latest news Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh  The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”.U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh.Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |
