Turkey “matured” for discussion of historical issues?September 29, 2010 - 17:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Speaking on Turkish foreign policy's priorities at John F. Kennedy School of Government of Harvard University, Boston, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said that Turkey wants Turkish-Armenian relations to be normalized. Turkish and Armenian peoples lived together for centuries and Turkey regarded Armenia as a neighbor, he said. Davutoglu said Turkish party is ready to share and discuss history. "But doors should not be closed," he said. “The relations between Turkey and Armenia should be normalized and Turkey is eager to develop its relations with Armenia like it did with Syria and Greece.” "We are ready to cooperate with Armenia. That's why we signed those protocols. There is need for a new Caucasus based on mutual respect and territorial integrity, and relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia should be normalized for lasting sound relations," Davutoglu said, Today’s Zaman reported. 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. |