Normalization of relations between Armenian and Turkish publics no less important than diplomatic tiesNovember 25, 2008 - 15:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Reconciliation is not just establishment of diplomatic and economic relations. It is the development between the Armenian and Turkish publics, which is no less important than formal ties. The task of NGOs, experts and journalists is to try to throw a bridge between the neighbor states, but there are plenty of obstacles in their way, Aybars Gorgulu, expert at Sabanci University and Assistant Program Director of TESEV Foreign Policy Program, said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net "The more we learn about each other, the sooner we can overcome the obstacles that have accumulated for the past years. The Armenian-Turkish dialogue should never be interrupted. There are not issues that can't be discussed. We should cover all topics, from the Armenian Genocide to opening of borders. Only in this case, Armenians and Turks can reach understanding," 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 | Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Armenia parliament to consider draft proposal on impeachment June 17 The Armenian Parliament will hold an extraordinary session on June 17 to consider a draft proposal on the resignation of the government. Armenia to send Deputy Foreign Minister to Berlin’s Ukraine Recovery Conference Georgia will attend the forum at the level of Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, while Azerbaijan will send their Foreign Minister. About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. |