Turkey's closed borders with Armenia a gross violation of international normsAugust 31, 2009 - 22:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "At international scene, Turkey never initiates short term programs. Turkey develops several scenarios of a single program, to use the suitable one in case of necessity. With Kurds', Cyprus and Armenian Genocide issues on its agenda, Turkey still negotiates for joining EU as a member," Heritage Parliamentary Faction Secretary Larisa Alaverdyan told a news conference in Yerevan.According to Larisa Alaverdyan, experienced rival like Turkey should not be challenged without long-term plans. When questioned by reporters whether Turkey is to blame for cessation of RA -Turkish rapprochement attempts, Larisa Alaverdyan responded that no rapprochement actually existed. When signing the road map, Turkey made some non-committal statements, without assuming any obligations as to their fulfillment, she noted. Touching upon opening of RA-Turkish border, the MP noted that Turkey's closed border with Armenia is a gross violation of international norms. "Turkey continues blockading Armenia because of unresolved conflict with Azerbaijan, which actually has no bearing with Turkey. This is a gross violation of international law." Top stories President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. 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. IDBank, Dalma team up for Caucasian Deer Reintroduction Program IDBank has joined Dalma Garden Mall’s Green Challenge to support the Caucasian red deer reintroduction project. Through Ucom’s support the 12th Sunchild Festival concludes On May 24-28, with the support of Ucom, the 12th international environmental festival Sunchild took place in Yerevan. U.S., Turkey emphasize importance of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal Jake Sullivan and Akif Cagatay Kilic have discussed the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. |