Kiro Manoyan: Yerevan, Ankara can agree on opening of border this yearMarch 16, 2009 - 13:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - ARF Dashnaktsutyun Bureau's Hay Dat and Political Affairs Office Director Kiro Manoyan said Armenia and Turkey may sign an agreement on opening of the common border in 2009. "Judging by recent publications in Turkish media and statements by Turkish officials, agreement is quite possible. Moreover, President Abdullah Gul himself said that there are some technical issues to be settled," Mr Manoyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. "After the Armenian-Russian clashes in August 2008, Ankara has come to understand that it can't show its worth in the region without normalization of relations with Yerevan. Nevertheless, no agreement will be signed before April 24. Ankara is awaiting U.S. President Barack Obama's annual statement," he said. Mr. Manoyan said he is hopeful that Armenia will never sign any document which questions the fact of the Armenian Genocide. "We should also keep in mind that the Armenian economy is unable to withstand the flow of Turkish goods yet," 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 | EU to provide budgetary support to Armenia The agreement is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the educational system of Armenia. Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Azerbaijan proposes Armenia to jointly seek cancelation of Minak Group The Azerbaijani President maintained that the move will show “how sincere Armenia is.” Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. |