Armenian-Turkish relations not to become burden for new generationNovember 4, 2009 - 19:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian nation has experienced a lot of hardships, but the one the country is facing now is the most complicated, United Communist Party leader Yuri Manukyan told a press conference in Yerevan, commenting upon RA-Turkish rapprochement process. "We cannot transfer such heavy burden to the next generation. So if we do not settle the problem now, when are we expected to do it? " Manukyan noted. In his view, opening of RA-Turkish border will positively affect Armenia's economic and tourism spheres. Highly appreciating Serzh Sargsyan's role in Armenian-Turkish normalization process, he noted that President Sargyan does not imitate the process, as did his predecessors. "Those who live in Armenia should support President's initiatives, " Manukyan said. Armenian side, according to him, should follow Turkey's steps. "If Turkish Parliament ratifies Protocols, we'll act likewise, if not, we won't ratify them either." Touching on Karabakh conflict settlement, Manukyan mentioned that NKR's de facto status was determined long ago and the only problem was jure recognition. Top stories 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. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. 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. |