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    TURKEY ASSURES AZERBAIJAN NO "BEHIND CLOSED DOORS" DEAL WITH ARMENIA

    Anadolu Agency
    April 20 2009
    Turkey

    A Turkish government spokesman has sought to give assurances to
    Azerbaijan over Turkish-Armenian talks which have prompted an
    expectation for re-establishing diplomatic ties between Ankara and
    Yerevan.

    "It is not possible for us to take any step which could hurt
    Azerbaijan's interests in our talks with Armenia or with any other
    country," Cemil Cicek told reporters on Monday after a cabinet meeting.

    High-level talks between Ankara and Yerevan began last year and
    expectations have been rising of a deal that could include the opening
    of the border gate.

    Armenia said last Thursday it was close to establishing diplomatic
    relations with Turkey as Azerbaijan has expressed opposition over
    such a prospect.

    "Turkey has never been in a behind-closed-doors move that would
    disregard Azerbaijani interests, which should be acknowledged by
    everyone," Cicek said.

    Turkey cut all diplomatic ties with Yerevan and closed a border gate
    with its northeastern neighbour in 1993 after Armenia occupied Upper
    Karabakh.
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