Turkey Going to Change Policy on Armenian Genocide IssueNovember 17, 2006 - 17:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey considers the possibility of 'appealing to the international court' on the Armenian Genocide issue, said Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul. In his words, resigned diplomats and 'reliable' experts-lawyers are examining the issue in detail. According to Turkish Daily News, Gul also said assured that the government will try to settle the problem within shortest terms. Article titled "Historical step by Turkey" published in Milliyett daily says that the Turkish government 'elaborates a new policy' as regards the statements on the Armenian Genocide. At the same time Turkish diplomats refrain from detailed comments on the changes to occur in the Genocide issue line, reports RFE/RL. 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. |