President's visit to Turkey marked the end of first stage of RA-Turkish processOctober 15, 2009 - 20:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - RA President's visit to Turkey marked the end of the first and beginning of the second stage of Armenian-Turkish process. The first stage was crowned by the signature of bilateral Protocols pending ratification at the second stage, NAS Oriental Studies Institute Director Ruben Safrastyan told a news conference in Yerevan. "The second stage is going to be as difficult, but it's hard to say how long it will last," he finds.Turkey, in his view, agreed to sign Protocols considering several factors. "First, Ankara wishes to prevent U.S. Congress from moving forward with Armenian Genocide Resolution. Secondly, Turkey strategically strives for EU membership whereas a close border with Armenia does not pave way towards EU. And thirdly, Turkey seeks to acquire a new image in the region, by becoming a transit center of energy resources," Armenian expert 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 | Protest leader vows to achieve departure of Armenian authorities According to Archbishop Bagrat, there is only one solution to the situation in Armenia. Heads of Armenian, Ukrainian parliaments hold virtual talks Alen Simonyan and Ruslan Stefanchuk held talks via video conference on Tuesday, May 21. Pashinyan travels to Iran to pay tribute to Raisi, others Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has left for the Islamic Republic of Iran on a working visit. Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. |