  NATO: normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations to contribute to regional stabilityNovember 6, 2009 - 12:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - NATO welcomes the process of Armenian-Turkish reconciliation, said Robert Simmons, NATO special representative for Caucasus and Central Asia."Normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations will be a stabilizing factor for the regions suffering from frozen conflicts," he said. "Armenian-Turkish reconciliation has two aspects: political and economic. Despite absence of diplomatic relationship, Turkey and Armenia have trade relations." Asked about the Protocols, Mr. Simmons voiced hope they will be ratified by the parliaments soon. As to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, he said, "Armenian and Turkish Presidents hold meetings and we hope for progress."   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. 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.   Partner news |  Related sections Topic Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
