U.S., Russia may equally benefit from Armenia-Turkey border opening, expert saysJuly 28, 2011 - 15:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Opening of Armenia-Turkey border, which, Americans believe, will weaken Russia’s influence on Armenia, is in the interests of U.S., according to Turkish studies expert. As Artak Shakaryan told a news conference in Yerevan, the opening of the border will trigger the export of Armenian goods to Middle East counties, especially those with Armenian population, which, in turn, will lead to the weakening of Russia’s regional position. However, the expert believes Russia will gain economic benefit from the opening of Armenia-Turkey border, as Armenia’s electric power, with the majority of it belonging to Russia, will be the first thing to be exported. Also, export goods will be transported through railway; in case of Armenia, Russia’s South Caucasus Railways will be in charge of transportation. 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 Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. Byblos Bank Armenia celebrates Students' Day with scholarship recipients YSU students who received scholarships from Byblos Bank Armenia gathered in a casual setting to meet with the Bank's CEO, Hayk Stepanyan. |