TURKISH AND AMERICAN DIPLOMATS DISCUSS PROBLEM OF NAGORNY KARABAKH IN
WASHINGTON TO DETERMINE COMMON INTERESTS

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 25. ARMINFO. Turkish and American diplomats discuss
the problem of Nagorny Karabakh in Washington. According to the 525th
newspaper, within the framework of a dialogue on strategic issues
between the two states, Turkey and the USA have arrived at an
agreement to establish a forum on Russia, South Caucasus and Central
Asia.

According to the agreement, Head of the Department for Russia,
Caucasus and Central Asia of the Turkish Foreign Ministry Halil
Akinchi met with one of the heads of the US Department of State for
Europe and Eurasia Laura Kennedy in Washington. The sides discussed
the situation in Georgia, Russia and in the South Caucasus, settlement
of Karabakh conflict, Turkish-Armenian ties, as well as energy
corridor. The discussions aimed determination of common interests of
the USA and Turkey, assistance in settlement of conflicts, energy
problems as well as cooperation in the sphere of political and
economic reforms. Turkish and American diplomats will continue their
discussion in Ankara after a time.