Armenia–Turkey relations
Armenia and Turkey's relations have been strained for a number of years mostly concerning the Nagorno-Karabakh area and Armenias claim of genocide by the Ottoman Empire. Turkey also has taken a stand for Azerbaijan in their conflict. However, on October 10, 2009 both Turkey and Armenia signed an accord that aimed to lead to a new relationship between the two countries and an opening of the borders.[1] However, those diplomatic efforts to ease the relations have stopped, as Armenia suspended the process.[2]
 
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Armenia–Turkey Relations Media
Abandoned since 1915, the tenth-century Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Akhtamar Island underwent a controversial restoration in 2006, paid for by the Turkish Ministry of Culture.
The Khor Virap monastery, which dates to the 7th century, lies on the closed Turkish-Armenian border.
Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant
Nalbandyan and Davutoglu signing the accord
Mount Ararat was in ancient and medieval times at the center of Armenia. Today, it is located in Turkey, though still towering over the Armenian capital of Yerevan.
Armenia-Turkey border, Ani, Shirak Province.
References
- ↑ "Turkey-Armenia ink historic accord". Al Jazeera. 2009-10-10. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ↑ The Armenian Weekly, "President Sarkisian Announces Suspension of Protocols"