Turkey important partner not only for Azerbaijan but also for Armenia, U.S. expert saysSeptember 26, 2008 - 16:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey is an important partner not only for Azerbaijan but also for Armenia, a U.S. expert said."Although I understand that many Armenians take Turkey for an enemy, the recent visit of President Abduallh Gul signaled a possibility for reconciliation. Turkey wants energy security and needs open border with Armenia for the purpose. It's time for brave thinking. Turkey and Armenia should look into the 1915 events and start building normal relations. In this case, Russia's influence on Armenia will weaken," Professor of Conflict Resolution at George Mason University, Dennis J. D. Sandole said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net "Serzh Sargsyan's invitation signaled that Armenia is ready to normalize relations with Turkey despite the Genocide problem," he said. 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 | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |