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GYUMRI-KARS RAILWAY COMMUNICATION IMPOSSIBLE WITHOUT LIBERATED KARABAKH
News.Az
Thu 08 November 2012 11:11 GMT | 11:11 Local Time
The position of Turkey which has repeatedly been voiced at the highest
level remains changeless.
The statement came from sources in the Turkish Foreign Ministry
commenting on the information of Armenian media about possible launch
of the Gyumri-Kars railroad in the nearest future.
'Changes in relations between Armenia and Turkey are impossible without
achievements in the resolution of the Karabakh conflict. For definite
achievements in the Turkish-Armenian relations it is important for
Armenia to make definite steps in the direction of the resolution
of the Karabakh conflict. For example, the liberation of several
occupied regions could become such a step', sources in the Turkish
Foreign Ministry said.
According to the representative of the foreign ministry of Turkey,
Ankara wishes changes in status quo throughout the region. He also
recalled that the Turkish side has repeatedly made the statements.
"Progress in negotiations on Karabakh conflict is needed", the sources
in the Foreign Ministry said adding that different projects, including
the Kars-Gyumri railroad can be considered in this case.
However, according to the Turkish diplomat, the goal was not meeting
the Armenian interests. There is a need to focus at the interests of
the entire region.
This is impossible unless the occupation ends. But as long as it
continues, it is impossible to speak of any achievement in the
Turkish-Armenian relations", the spokesman for the Turkish Foreign
Ministry said.
Earlier Armenian media spread reports about the possible resumption of
the transport railway communication between Kars (Turkey) and Gyumri
(Armenia) in the nearest future. The publication especially notes that
Russia and United States are especially active in lobbying this issue.
News.Az
Thu 08 November 2012 11:11 GMT | 11:11 Local Time
The position of Turkey which has repeatedly been voiced at the highest
level remains changeless.
The statement came from sources in the Turkish Foreign Ministry
commenting on the information of Armenian media about possible launch
of the Gyumri-Kars railroad in the nearest future.
'Changes in relations between Armenia and Turkey are impossible without
achievements in the resolution of the Karabakh conflict. For definite
achievements in the Turkish-Armenian relations it is important for
Armenia to make definite steps in the direction of the resolution
of the Karabakh conflict. For example, the liberation of several
occupied regions could become such a step', sources in the Turkish
Foreign Ministry said.
According to the representative of the foreign ministry of Turkey,
Ankara wishes changes in status quo throughout the region. He also
recalled that the Turkish side has repeatedly made the statements.
"Progress in negotiations on Karabakh conflict is needed", the sources
in the Foreign Ministry said adding that different projects, including
the Kars-Gyumri railroad can be considered in this case.
However, according to the Turkish diplomat, the goal was not meeting
the Armenian interests. There is a need to focus at the interests of
the entire region.
This is impossible unless the occupation ends. But as long as it
continues, it is impossible to speak of any achievement in the
Turkish-Armenian relations", the spokesman for the Turkish Foreign
Ministry said.
Earlier Armenian media spread reports about the possible resumption of
the transport railway communication between Kars (Turkey) and Gyumri
(Armenia) in the nearest future. The publication especially notes that
Russia and United States are especially active in lobbying this issue.