Ruben Safrastian: It is necessary to change foreign policy line of ArmeniaApril 5, 2007 - 15:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Complimentary foreign policy of Armenian has already been outdated, in the new circumstances that are currently developing in the region, it is necessary to conduct a more active and balanced policy, Director of RA NAS Institute for Oriental Studies doctor Ruben Safrastian stated to a press conference in Yerevan. "If Armenia continues in the same spirit, isolation of the country will become stronger. If a war breaks out between Iran and the United States, Armenia will be connected to the world by the only way via Georgia. And in case if Armenia changes her foreign policy line, both enemies and friends will relate to us more serious," the expert stressed. He also noted in case if a war breaks out against Iran, Armenia's policy must rely on international law. 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 | Greece says ready to help as Armenia fights flooding consequences Greece is ready to assist Armenia in combatting the consequences of deadly floods in the country’s north. “He will leave”: Protest leader no longer demands meeting with Pashinyan Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan no longer demands a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. 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. |