Ankara statements on protocols render its principles questionable - NalbandianNovember 25, 2011 - 11:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with Danish parliament speaker Mogens Lykketoft as part of his official visit to Denmark. The parties discussed strengthening bilateral ties through activation of interparliamentary cooperation, with Minister Nalbandian briefing Mr. Lykketoft on priority trends in Armenia’s foreign policy. Foreign Minister further met with Danish State Secretary for Trade and Strategy Lars Thuesen to discuss expansion of economic ties. In the framework of his visit, Mr. Nalbandian delivered a speech at Danish Association for International Cooperation. When asked to comment on official Ankara’s statements on suspension of Armenia-Turkey protocols ratification as well as uncoordinated points in the document, the Foreign Minister noted, “Turkish remarks on uncoordinated points rendered their principles of document signing rather questionable. I doubt any agreement can be signed without prior coordination of every issue.” 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |