  Public discontent in Armenia can frustrate Armenian-Turkish processDecember 16, 2009 - 12:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The protocols on normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations will probably be ratified in spring 2010, according to an Armenian expert."I think it will happen on the threshold of April 24, the Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day. If not, ratification may be delayed for 2 or 3 years," Armen Aghayan told a news conference on Wednesday. He did not rule out that ratification will be followed by signature of a framework agreement on Karabakh. "The deeper is the process with Turkey, the more problems the Armenian President will have. A huge wave of protests will rise in the republic. Public discontent can frustrate the reconciliation process," Aghayan said.   Top stories Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova.   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 servicesTurkey replacing term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks The Turkish Ministry of Education is replacing the term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks.Armenian, 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. |
