Ankara is responsible for decreased activity in negotiation processApril 22, 2009 - 23:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The Armenian-Turkish talks pursued quite an active course until recently, and I hoped they would eventually lead to diplomatic ties establishment and opening of border. But that didn't happen," CIMERA Geneva Centre Representative, Viken Cheterian told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. Cheteryan finds Ankara responsible for the low activeness observed in negotiation process. "Turkish Government's constant assertions that no opening of border is possible without Karabakh conflict settlement are first of all intended for domestic consumption. The same is true for Azerbaijan although Ilham Aliev's situation is much worse. Opening of the border will lift the blockade of Armenia compelling Azerbaijan to new concessions in Karabakh conflict," Cheterian stressed. 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 | Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. For the first time, Armenia votes in favor of Georgia resolution in UN Armenia on Tuesday, June 4 voted for the first time in favor a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. Moscow warns Armenia against leaving Russian-led defense bloc Armenia could ruin its military ties with Russia if it continues drifting towards the West, according to a senior official in Moscow. Moscow says ready to support Yerevan-Baku reconciliation Moscow has confirmed its readiness to support the reconciliation of Yerevan and Baku. |