Kurd issue - Turkey's primary concernNovember 4, 2009 - 20:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "In all probability, Armenia-Turkey Protocols' ratification at Turkish parliament is to be expected next year," Caucasus Institute Director, politologist Alexander Iskandaryan told PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. "Kurd issue is Turkey's primary concern, Armenian issue is not that important at the moment. Protocols might be ratified parallel to heated discussions on Kurd issue, not earlier than February though," Iskandaryan emphasized. At the same time, he noted that Armenia, too, is in no rush to ratify Protocols, which are not even presented to RA Constitutional Court, which is to endorse protocols' submittal to parliament. 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 | EU, EAEU are incompatible, Russia tells Armenia The arrival of extra-regional players in Armenia “will have consequences,” Russian Deputy PM Alexei Overchuk has said. Armenia top European Youth Team Chess Championships after Round 4 The Armenian national team top the standings at the European Youth Team Chess Championships 2024 on the Greek island of Rhodes. GAIFF: Tarsem Singh to preside over Regional Competition jury Tarsem Singh is perhaps best known to Armenian audiences as the author behind Lady Gaga’s 911 music video, inspired by the aesthetics of Sergei Parajanov. ICRC reps visit Armenians held in Azerbaijan The staff of the International Committee of the Red Cross have visited Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians currently being held in Azerbaijan. |