Peter Semneby calls on Turkey to reopen Armenian borderApril 15, 2009 - 02:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A senior European Union official has called on Turkey to reopen its border with Armenia. Peter Semneby, the European Union's top envoy to the South Caucasus region, says any effort to resolve the situation is important and benefits both the region and the EU. He says the reopening of the border could lead to reconciliation between the neighbors and strengthen stability in the region, Associated Press reports.Semneby told a group of journalists on Tuesday that the EU hopes the issue can be addressed "speedily." 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. |