Expert says Armenian Cause linked to Kurdish issueNovember 13, 2012 - 14:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. - Turkish relations are mutually exclusive, former ambassador of Armenia to Canada and head of Modus Vivendi center said. “Turkey’s becoming more pretentious and independent poses a serious threat to the ties between the two countries,” Ara Papian said, stressing the need for the U.S. to regain influence over Ankara. “The Armenian Cause is linked to the Kurdish issue. Any Kurdish attempt to establish statehood will represent a claim against Turkish territory,” he told a news conference, noting Treaty of Sèvres as the only document outlining Kurdistan bordering Armenia in the north. Dwelling on Armenian-American relations, the expert deemed the U.S. intention to establish a unified South Caucasus to promote own interests as unrealistic, given the strained relations between the countries. Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |