NATO Hopes for Yerevan-Ankara Talks to ContinueNovember 22, 2005 - 12:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - NATO overall position is that to place foreign forces in the territory of another country first the country should agree on it, stated Robert Simmons, special representative of the NATO Secretary General to South Caucasus and Central Asia. In his words, every country has a right to agree or not upon placement of foreign forces in its territory. Our view is that if a country, which is going to station the armed forces in the territory of another country, undertakes a peacemaking commitment and if a country of dislocation is not against having foreign forces in its territory, then it can be allowed. As to Armenia, this country has politically agreed upon the placement of Russian armed bases in its territory and agrees upon the Russian policy in its territory. So, NATO has no objection against Yerevan political will. We accept such foreign forces. Speaking of the NATO position on the opening of the Armenian-Turkish border, R. Simmons said, "Turkey is the member of the Alliance and obviously as a member we have good perspective for cooperation." We hope that the negotiations between Turkey and Armenia will be well continued, reported Trend agency. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |