Sarkozy supports Armenia’s position on ProtocolsApril 23, 2010 - 11:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French President Nicolas Sarkozy hailed his Armenian counterpart Serzh Sargsyan’s commitment to continue the dialogue on normalization of relations with Turkey despite the problems which emerged in the process of ratification of Protocols signed in Zurich in October 2009. France calls on Armenia and Turkey to continue the dialogue and double efforts to implement the Protocols, which will contribute to establishment of peace and stability throughout the region, says a statement posted on the French President’s website. On April 22, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan signed a decree on suspension of the process of ratification of Protocols. The Armenian-Turkish Protocols The Protocols aimed at normalization of bilateral ties and opening of the border between Armenia and Turkey were signed in Zurich by Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian and his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu on October 10, 2009, after a series of diplomatic talks held through Swiss mediation. 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 | Exclusive access to all EURO 2024 games for Ucom subscribers This year once again Ucom stands as the primary partner of UEFA EURO 2024 in Armenia. Pashinyan congratulates Putin on Russia Day Nikol Pashinyan sent congratulatory messages to Vladimir Putin and Mikhail Mishustin on the occasion of Russia Day. Armenia, U.S. to upgrade Strategic Dialogue meeting to Strategic Partnership Commission The two governments have release a statement on the occasion of the U.S.-Armenia Strategic Dialogue Capstone meeting. Azerbaijan complains to Germany about Armenia's constitution Bayramov has complained about the Armenian constitution to his German counterpart Annalena Berbock. |