Turkish politician called to suspend issuing visas for Armenian citizensMay 12, 2007 - 22:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Republic Popular Party member, parliamentarian Shukru Elekdag has condemned Armenia for denying visas to Turkish representatives of the OSCE, who were expected to observe parliamentary elections in the country.MP said Turkey should suspend granting visa to Armenian citizens as a reply. "On one hand Armenia demands to open borders with Turkey, but on the other hand it denies visas to Turkish representatives. Armenia thinks Turkey is afraid of European Union, as well as the U.S. But Ankara is to react to this by all means. Armenian citizens shouldn't receive visas for a month. It should be Turkey's message that it is always ready to reply properly. We have to take appropriate measures if we respect ourselves. Armenia doesn't want Turkey to observe the current situation in the country," he said. "The OSCE should refuse to observe the elections as Turkish parliamentarians fail to get visas", he claimed, APA reports. Armenia has rejected to issue visas for 8 Turkish observers. Vladimir Karapetian, Spokesman for the Armenian Foreign Ministry said that visas cannot be issued due to absence of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Turkey. The OSCE/ODIHR voiced discontent with Armenia's refusal to host Turkish observers. 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 | Pashinyan travels to Iran to pay tribute to Raisi, others Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has left for the Islamic Republic of Iran on a working visit. Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. |