Georgian Nationalists against Armenian-Turkish border openingJune 8, 2009 - 21:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Due to Americans' great support, Armenia and Turkey agreed upon opening interstate border, Georgian National Front Chairman Nodar Natadze said.Such decision aroused Georgia's strong protest. Azerbaijan perceived Turkey's step as betrayal by a blood-related brother. Thereafter, Turkey reviewed its stance, and now refuses to open border unless Armenia withdraws its troops from Karabakh. But such option too, is beneficial to Russia. That's first of all because Americans are also interested in border opening. Secondly, such opening will narrow the Caucasian corridor lying between East and West, but Armenia will be in Russia's limelight as before. And thirdly, Armenian corridor to Black Sea is advantageous to Turkey, as it will weaken Armenia's desire to pave way to Sea and achieve peace via Turkey» Akhali Taoba quotes Natadze as saying. 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. |