Turkey going to open dialogue with Armenian diasporaJanuary 31, 2007 - 18:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey has assumed a pretentious diplomatic program. According to www.globalhye.com website, supposing that Hrant Dink's assassination provided the Armenian diaspora with a heavy trump card for the international recognition of the Armenian Genocide, Turkish expert Ercan Yavuz writes, "A delegation consisting of 10 members of the Turkish parliament led by head of the U.S.-Turkey friendship group Egmen Bashi will pay a visit to the United States February 9-16 to launch lobbying in the Congress. The delegation members will meet with the Congressmen and NGO representatives. At the same time Turkish FM Abdullah Gul will visit European states. Meetings with outstanding figures of the Armenian diaspora are expected."According to the source, establishment of a dialogue with the Armenian diaspora is another important move in Turkey's strategic program. During Hrant Dink's funeral the Turkish parliament offered the Armenian diaspora to take part in the opening ceremony of the Armenian Church on Akhtamar. 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 | International cybercrime ringleaders arrested in Armenia, Ukraine Europol, Europe's crime agency, has arrested four ringleaders of several cybercrime networks that used botnets. Armenia skips CSTO Defense Ministers meeting A meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization countries began in Almaty. Armenian, Iranian foreigh policy chief talk over the phone The Foreign Minister of Armenia once again expressed condolences to his counterpart on the death of the President of Iran. Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities. |