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Turkey welcomes ICJ decision on Kosovo's Declaration of Independence
July 23, 2010 - 19:25 AMT 14:25 GMT
PanARMENIAN.Net -
Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs published a press release on
International Court of Justice decision on Kosovo's Declaration of
Independence.
`ICJ's opinion should be considered as a new window of opportunity for
the establishment of lasting peace and stability in the Balkans as
well as for the enhancement of regional cooperation, and reading the
decision from that perspective would certainly serve the common good
of the region.
Turkey is among the first countries to have recognized Kosovo.
Preservation of Kosovo's territorial integrity and its political and
social structure built on democratic values is of great importance.
Integration with the European and Euro-Atlantic structures, which is
determined as the main objective of the region, offers a sound basis
in this context.
We happily observe that European integration perspective is shared by
all the countries in the region. This vision, which will shape the
region's common future, provides the necessary ground for settling of
the existing problems in the culture of conciliation, and transforming
the Balkans into a region of peace, stability and prosperity. Our
expectation is that the abovementioned ICJ opinion will give fresh
impetus to the efforts aimed at developing a positive and constructive
dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia. Turkey stands ready to render its
full support to this effect,' Turkish Foreign Ministry official
website reported.
From: A. Papazian
July 23, 2010 - 19:25 AMT 14:25 GMT
PanARMENIAN.Net -
Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs published a press release on
International Court of Justice decision on Kosovo's Declaration of
Independence.
`ICJ's opinion should be considered as a new window of opportunity for
the establishment of lasting peace and stability in the Balkans as
well as for the enhancement of regional cooperation, and reading the
decision from that perspective would certainly serve the common good
of the region.
Turkey is among the first countries to have recognized Kosovo.
Preservation of Kosovo's territorial integrity and its political and
social structure built on democratic values is of great importance.
Integration with the European and Euro-Atlantic structures, which is
determined as the main objective of the region, offers a sound basis
in this context.
We happily observe that European integration perspective is shared by
all the countries in the region. This vision, which will shape the
region's common future, provides the necessary ground for settling of
the existing problems in the culture of conciliation, and transforming
the Balkans into a region of peace, stability and prosperity. Our
expectation is that the abovementioned ICJ opinion will give fresh
impetus to the efforts aimed at developing a positive and constructive
dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia. Turkey stands ready to render its
full support to this effect,' Turkish Foreign Ministry official
website reported.
From: A. Papazian