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HANS-JOCHEN SCHMIDT: FOREIGN INTERFERENCE IN THE ISSUE OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS OF ARMENIA AND TURKEY IS UNDESIRABLE
ARMENPRESS
17:43, 27 September, 2011
"By saying establishment of diplomatic relations many countries very
often understand a friendship, while that process first of all provides
a communication between countries," former US Ambassador to Armenia
John Evans said during a discussion on "The 20 Years of Independence
in Armenia and in the Region". According to him, irrespective of
the historical undeniable facts, and disputes between the countries,
both states must be equally interested in establishment of diplomatic
relations.
Referring to establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and
Turkey, German Ambassador to Armenia Hans-Jochen Schmidt noted that
no foreign interference is desirable in that issue. "The countries
themselves must find solutions, and society, too, should promote it,
after which the team of mediators will show a relevant support,"
Mr. Schmidt illustrated.
The speakers expressed an opinion that opening of the borders will
have a positive influence on political and economic cooperation of
both countries. The participants of the discussion also referred to
the Wikileaks revelations, stressing that the diplomacy is a sphere,
where keeping confidentiality over some issues is necessary for
state security.
From: A. Papazian
ARMENPRESS
17:43, 27 September, 2011
"By saying establishment of diplomatic relations many countries very
often understand a friendship, while that process first of all provides
a communication between countries," former US Ambassador to Armenia
John Evans said during a discussion on "The 20 Years of Independence
in Armenia and in the Region". According to him, irrespective of
the historical undeniable facts, and disputes between the countries,
both states must be equally interested in establishment of diplomatic
relations.
Referring to establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and
Turkey, German Ambassador to Armenia Hans-Jochen Schmidt noted that
no foreign interference is desirable in that issue. "The countries
themselves must find solutions, and society, too, should promote it,
after which the team of mediators will show a relevant support,"
Mr. Schmidt illustrated.
The speakers expressed an opinion that opening of the borders will
have a positive influence on political and economic cooperation of
both countries. The participants of the discussion also referred to
the Wikileaks revelations, stressing that the diplomacy is a sphere,
where keeping confidentiality over some issues is necessary for
state security.
From: A. Papazian