Ankara uses ethno-political factor in CaucasusNovember 13, 2009 - 15:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey has serious experience in influencing internal political processes of different states, and Armenia will be no exception, Chair of National Neo-conservative movement Edward Abrahamyan said. Caucasus, according to him, is a key region for Ankara in terms of strengthening its influence through ethno-political factor. "It should be born in mind that Armenia is an obstacle to spreading Turkish influence in Caucasus, hence in case of border opening, Turkey will naturally attempt to influence internal political processes in Armenia," Neo-conservative leader added.At that he noted that after establishment of Turkish-Bulgarian relations, Turkey managed to gain levers of influence on the country's internal political situation. "Over the past 20 years, Ankara managed to 'breed' in Bulgaria several political parties, public organizations and movements which play key role in the country's public-political life. "Movement for Rights and Freedom" is one of such parties which gained 15% of seats in Bulgarian parliament during recent elections. By the way, the bill condemning Armenian Genocide is torpedoed by Ministers and MPs of that party. Apart from Bulgaria, Turkey also has its internal political levers in Macedonia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Ukraine, Abkhazia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. In contrast to the countries above, Armenia lacks the Turkish element, however, considering the "Turks" of local production, their number is expected to increase sharply after border opening. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |