With opening border, Turkey will acquire tools of pressure on ArmeniaSeptember 7, 2009 - 19:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian-Turkish relations can be normalized only if Turkey recognizes the Armenian Genocide and the right of the Armenian nation to the historic lands, an Armenian politician said. "Opening of the Armenian-Turkish border is pregnant with grave danger for Armenia, which will become Turkey's economic appendage," Armen Aghayan, member of Armenian Choice party said. "With opening the border, Turkey will acquire tools of pressure on Armenia," 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. |