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Turkish FM offers 'parallel process' to solve Armenia deadlock
2010-04-24 14:01:00
ArmInfo. 'We are ready to take steps in order to further the
normalization process when the conditions are consistent,' Turkish
Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said in an interview to Hurriyet
Daily News & Economic Review on Friday.
The decision did not come as a surprise, according to Davutoglu, who
said Turkey is seeking "parallel parliamentary ratifications" to
normalize ties with neighboring Armenia as a way out of the deadlock.
"It is not a surprise for us. Armenia made a one-sided decision as a
result of its domestic process. But the positive element is that they
have confirmed to continue the process."
The minister also expressed his hopes for a better climate in both
countries, saying "achieving the normalization process will serve both
sides, as well as the whole region," and suggesting a "parallel
ratification" process in response to Yerevan's vow not to take any
further steps unless the Turkish Parliament ratifies the protocols
first.
"What is important for us is parallelism. It is not important when the
ratification takes place. I think the window of opportunity is still
open," he said. "I see what difficulties Sarkisian and Armenia are
dealing with. But Turkey's concerns must be correctly analyzed too."
2010-04-24 14:01:00
ArmInfo. 'We are ready to take steps in order to further the
normalization process when the conditions are consistent,' Turkish
Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said in an interview to Hurriyet
Daily News & Economic Review on Friday.
The decision did not come as a surprise, according to Davutoglu, who
said Turkey is seeking "parallel parliamentary ratifications" to
normalize ties with neighboring Armenia as a way out of the deadlock.
"It is not a surprise for us. Armenia made a one-sided decision as a
result of its domestic process. But the positive element is that they
have confirmed to continue the process."
The minister also expressed his hopes for a better climate in both
countries, saying "achieving the normalization process will serve both
sides, as well as the whole region," and suggesting a "parallel
ratification" process in response to Yerevan's vow not to take any
further steps unless the Turkish Parliament ratifies the protocols
first.
"What is important for us is parallelism. It is not important when the
ratification takes place. I think the window of opportunity is still
open," he said. "I see what difficulties Sarkisian and Armenia are
dealing with. But Turkey's concerns must be correctly analyzed too."