  ANKARA DISPLEASED BY THE POPE'S VISIT TO ARMENIAN GENOCIDE VICTIMS MEMORIALSeptember 27, 2001 - 20:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The visit of Pope John Paul II to the memorial of the victims of the Armenian genocide of 1915 aroused sharp resentment of official Ankara. As reported by "Arka" agency, referring to "Turkish Daily News" newspaper, an official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey stated "the Pope should not distort the Turkish history to cater to Armenians." In connection with the hullabaloo in the diplomatic circles of Vatican and Ankara caused by the visit of the Pontiff to Armenia, John Paul II addressed a letter to President of Turkey Ahmed Sezer. In his letter the Pope assured the Turkish President there was no reason for worrying.  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 |  Latest news 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.Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan dies aged 67 Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan has died at the age of 67, according to a statement from the YSITC.CSTO says retains obligations to Armenia The CSTO retains all obligations to Armenia, the country remains an ally of the organization, Imangali Tasmagambetov says. |
