Armenia's Policy Targeted at StabilityMay 17, 2006 - 16:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's policy in the region is targeted at transforming it into a region of stability, cooperation and development of the states on the basis of democracy and human rights observance, Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Gegham Gharibjanian stated at the international scientific conference titled "Caucasus without conflicts and terror: dialogue of civilizations on the Caucasian crossroad" held in Yerevan today. In his words, this way it would be possible to counteract the challenges and international terrorism. The Deputy Minister remarked that the dialogue between civilizations was initiated by former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami several years ago. "The Iran-Armenia relations can serve as an ideal model of relations for the South Caucasian states. Unfortunately the same cannot be said about the relations between Armenia and Turkey. The Armenian-Turkish relations can be settled if Turkey acknowledges the Armenian Genocide, opens the borders and assumes a neutral position on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, Gegham Gharibjanian underscored. 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 | Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. For the first time, Armenia votes in favor of Georgia resolution in UN Armenia on Tuesday, June 4 voted for the first time in favor a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. |