ARMENIAN-TURKISH BORDER SHOULD BE OPENED, US AMBASSADOR TO RA CONSIDERSSeptember 16, 2004 - 19:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian-Turkish border should be opened, US Ambassador to Armenia John Evans stated at today's press conference. In his words, the US has been for a long time contributing to the normalization of relations between the two countries. We hold the opinion that the opening of the border, which is blocked by Turks, is beneficial not only for Armenia but for the eastern regions of Turkey as well, the diplomat noted adding that Washington's officials often discuss the issue with their Turkish colleagues.![]() ![]() Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. 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. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |