HISTORICAL VISIT TO ERIVAN
Sabah
Sept 4 2008
Turkey
President Abdullah Gul announced his view on the long debated visit to
Armenia yesterday. Gul will be in Erivan on September 6th to watch
the national team's game and stated; "this game is an important
opportunity."
President Gul, for the first time in history, will be paying a visit
to Armenia. Gul communicated his response to Armenia's President Serj
Sarkisyan via his special representative. Gul had sent the message
that he felt this game was a significant opportunity. Gul stated,
"the game between Armenia and Turkey gives us advantages beyond the
match, in terms of politics. I believe that this opportunity should
be taken advantage of especially during this period when the events
that have taken place in the Caucasus have made the public anxious. I
believe my visit will contribute to establishing a new environment
of friendship." Sarkisyan responded "I'm glad that this opportunity
is not being missed."
Sabah
Sept 4 2008
Turkey
President Abdullah Gul announced his view on the long debated visit to
Armenia yesterday. Gul will be in Erivan on September 6th to watch
the national team's game and stated; "this game is an important
opportunity."
President Gul, for the first time in history, will be paying a visit
to Armenia. Gul communicated his response to Armenia's President Serj
Sarkisyan via his special representative. Gul had sent the message
that he felt this game was a significant opportunity. Gul stated,
"the game between Armenia and Turkey gives us advantages beyond the
match, in terms of politics. I believe that this opportunity should
be taken advantage of especially during this period when the events
that have taken place in the Caucasus have made the public anxious. I
believe my visit will contribute to establishing a new environment
of friendship." Sarkisyan responded "I'm glad that this opportunity
is not being missed."