Armenian Choice party protests recognition of Turkey's borders by ArmeniaSeptember 7, 2009 - 18:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The dividing line between the Eastern and Western Armenia can't be considered the Armenian-Turkish border, according to Armen Aghayan, member of Armenian Choice party's initiative group. He said he doesn't mind establishment of checkpoints at the border but recognition of Turkey's hegemony over the historic Armenian lands is unacceptable. "Armenia should only demand lifting of the blockade imposed by Turkey," Aghayan told reporters today. "The process of normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations will be suspended if no progress is fixed in Karabakh talks. Although the problem is not mentioned in the Protocols, it is being discussed. This becomes evident judging by Azerbaijani high ranking officials' statements," he said. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |