Philip Gordon: U.S. supports normalization process between Armenia and TurkeySeptember 16, 2010 - 17:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey and the United States have an ongoing dialogue, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs said. Speaking at the German Marshall Fund, Philip Gordon noted that Turkey and the United States have many common interests and policies although they differ on some issues. He characterized Turkey's relations with Armenia as another perspective between Turkey and the United States, emphasizing U.S. support for the normalization process. Gordon said reconciliation will be beneficial to both countries and the region. Underlining the importance of encouraging Turkey, Gordon said the “EU should take some steps to get Turkey's focus back on the process,” Anatolia news agency reported. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |