Zeev Elkin: Turkey position proved inevitability of Armenian Genocide recognition by IsraelJanuary 26, 2009 - 16:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey's attitude to Cast Lead operation caused disappointment in Israel, a Likud party member said."Ankara's position has proved inevitability of the Armenian Genocide recognition. As to a Knesset resolution, the new parliament will start work on February 24 and Likud party stands a good chance to head it," Zeev Elkin told PanARMENIAN.Net "I was right to insist on recognition of the Armenian Genocide. We did not do it, and instead of support, we received harsh criticism from Turkey," Mr. Elkin said. Turkey has condemned the Cast Lead operation Israel launched in Gaza. Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan even called to ban Israel from the UN, thus inciting a wave of anti-Semitism in Turkey. 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 | Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036. Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. |