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RUSSIA READY TO CONTRIBUTE TO NORMALIZATION OF ARMENIAN-TURKISH RELATIONS
Trend, Azerbaijan
June 23 2014
Russia is ready to contribute to the normalization of relations
between Armenia and Turkey, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
said on June 23, Armenia's news.am website reported.
He made the remarks at a joint press conference with Armenian Foreign
Minister Edward Nalbandian.
Regarding the possible assistance of Russia in improving the
Armenian-Turkish relations, Nalbandian said that Lavrov was present
in signing the Armenian-Turkish protocols in Zurich, adding that
Russia's position has been reflected in numerous statements.
Sergei Lavrov, for his part, emphasized Russia's readiness that was
expressed before and after the signing of the protocols, to assist in
the normalization of relations. He also expressed readiness to assist
in building infrastructure. At the same time, Lavrov said that the
parties have the last word.
Turkey and Armenia have no diplomatic relations and the border between
the countries has been closed since 1993. This was caused by Armenian
claims for international recognition of the so-called genocide and
occupation of Azerbaijani territories by Armenia.
The Turkish government has repeatedly stated that relations between
Ankara and Yerevan will be restored after Armenia withdraws from the
occupied Azerbaijani territories.
Trend, Azerbaijan
June 23 2014
Russia is ready to contribute to the normalization of relations
between Armenia and Turkey, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
said on June 23, Armenia's news.am website reported.
He made the remarks at a joint press conference with Armenian Foreign
Minister Edward Nalbandian.
Regarding the possible assistance of Russia in improving the
Armenian-Turkish relations, Nalbandian said that Lavrov was present
in signing the Armenian-Turkish protocols in Zurich, adding that
Russia's position has been reflected in numerous statements.
Sergei Lavrov, for his part, emphasized Russia's readiness that was
expressed before and after the signing of the protocols, to assist in
the normalization of relations. He also expressed readiness to assist
in building infrastructure. At the same time, Lavrov said that the
parties have the last word.
Turkey and Armenia have no diplomatic relations and the border between
the countries has been closed since 1993. This was caused by Armenian
claims for international recognition of the so-called genocide and
occupation of Azerbaijani territories by Armenia.
The Turkish government has repeatedly stated that relations between
Ankara and Yerevan will be restored after Armenia withdraws from the
occupied Azerbaijani territories.