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Lernik Aleksanyan: diplomatic tricks ineffective in Armenian-Turkish process
April 17, 2010 - 15:05 AMT 10:05 GMT
PanARMENIAN.Net -
The recent tensions between Armenia and Turkey had a particular
effect, according to Lernik Aleksanyan, member RPA parliamentary
group.
`The Washington meetings revealed the true intentions of both sides.
Diplomatic tricks are no longer effective in the process,' he told
reporters in Yerevan on April 17.
Meanwhile, he presumed that the dialogue will be continued after April 24
Supporting his party fellow Galust Sahakyan's opinion that the border
Armenian-Turkish border can be opened before ratification of the
protocols, he said, `The border can be opened by economic motives, but
establishment of diplomatic relations between the two states remains
the core issue.'
As to the upcoming visit of Armenian President to Moscow, Mr.
Aleksanyan said `it's normal, as Russia is Armenia's strategic partner
and is engaged in regional processes.'
April 17, 2010 - 15:05 AMT 10:05 GMT
PanARMENIAN.Net -
The recent tensions between Armenia and Turkey had a particular
effect, according to Lernik Aleksanyan, member RPA parliamentary
group.
`The Washington meetings revealed the true intentions of both sides.
Diplomatic tricks are no longer effective in the process,' he told
reporters in Yerevan on April 17.
Meanwhile, he presumed that the dialogue will be continued after April 24
Supporting his party fellow Galust Sahakyan's opinion that the border
Armenian-Turkish border can be opened before ratification of the
protocols, he said, `The border can be opened by economic motives, but
establishment of diplomatic relations between the two states remains
the core issue.'
As to the upcoming visit of Armenian President to Moscow, Mr.
Aleksanyan said `it's normal, as Russia is Armenia's strategic partner
and is engaged in regional processes.'