Turkey unties Israel's hands in policy towards ArmeniaNovember 8, 2009 - 16:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "I have a lot of obligations in Parliament, but if none of parliamentarians takes charge of Israel-Armenia parliamentary group, I'd be pleased to do that myself as I find it important." Head of Likud Israeli ruling coalition party Zeev Elkin said.There is a thaw between Armenia and Turkey on the one hand, but on the other hand, Turkey undertakes a lot of anti-Israeli steps, untying Israel's hands for conducting a more balanced policy towards Armenia, Israeli parliamentarian said. "More important is progress in the sphere of air communication. If there were a Yerevan-Tel-Aviv direct flight that would also be a good chance for both tourism and Armenian community of Israel," IZRUS quotes Elkin as saying. 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 | Atom Egoyan film coming to Golden Apricot Yerevan Festival Canadian-Armenian filmmaker Atom Egoyan’s latest film, Seven Veils, is the opening film at GAIFF 2024. Armenia denies more of Azerbaijan’s ceasefire violations Yerevan has denied statements from Baku accusing the Armenian army of violating the ceasefire on the border with Azerbaijan. Israel warns of “serious consequences” after Armenia recognizes Palestine Dmitry Gendelman said the move will have “serious long-term consequences” for Israel-Armenia relations. French envoy travels to Armenia’s Syunik French ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies visited the town of Goris in the country’s southern Syunik province. |