Karen Avagyan neither denies or confirms Galust Sahakyan's statement on RA-Turkey borderJuly 27, 2009 - 23:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Relations with Turkey are important to Armenia. We're currently waiting for Turkey's response on this issue. Opening of borders with Turkey is important to attain economic goals," RA Republican Party representative Karen Avagyan noted at a joint news conference on Monday. When questioned by PanARMENIAN.Net reporter if words of RA Republican Party Leader Galust Sahakyan, who stated that opening roads with Turkey does not spell the acknowledgement of existing border with Armenia, could be considered as party's position, Karen Avagyan neither denied or confirmed the statement. RA Republican Party Leader Galust Sahakyan stated at a news conference of July 24, "It's important to note that we would like to open roads between Armenia and Turley and not the border, as the fact has yet to be proven that the existing line is the actual border between the two countries." 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 | 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. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |