Barroso: Armenia-Turkey problems solvable with political courageNovember 7, 2008 - 15:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President of the European Commission said Thursday he hopes Turkish President's recent visit to Armenia gave a start of real dialogue. Speaking to reporters after the talks with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan in Brussels, Mr. Jose Manuel Barroso described Abdullah Gul's visit to Armenia as a remarkable event. "I understand that problems between Turkey and Armenia are complicated, dramatic and quite sensitive but they can be overcome, with political courage," Barroso said, adding that establishing dialogue and reaching a consensus in the region is vital for the stability and prosperity of Europe, as both Turkey and Armenia are parts of the continent. "Exchange of views between Turkish and Armenian officials will facilitate security of the Caucasus," he said. Turkey's President Abdullah Gul was in Yerevan on Sept. 6 to watch a World Cup qualifier between the Armenian and Turkish national teams. Before the match, the heads of state discussed possibilities to normalize bilateral relations and said that the meeting will be an impetus for further dialogue between the two states. 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 | 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. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |