TURKEY READY TO ASSUME HISTORICAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ARMENIAN ISSUES, TURKISH PREMIER STATEDMarch 12, 2005 - 08:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey is ready to assume the historical responsibility for the Armenian issue, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated after a meeting with his political opponent Deniz Baykal, the Deutsche Welle reported. Turkey will open its archives for those, who declare the genocide is a historical fact, the Premier stated. Erdogan called all interested parties to provide access to archive materials. Both Turkish politicians proposed forming a joint commission with the participation of Turkish and Armenian historians for investigating the events of 1915. Official Ankara had made the same initiative before. What is new about the latest one is that it is suggested that not only the archives of Turkey, Armenia and the USSR be opened, but also those of Germany, France and the UK. The new element also includes Ankara suggesting to investigate the dark sides of its history under the auspices of an independent institution, e.g. the UNESCO. 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |