GUL: OPENING OF BORDERS BETWEEN ARMENIA AND TURKEY IS NOT TOPIC OF DISCUSSION

Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
June 20 2006

"The opening of borders between Armenia and Turkey is not topic of
discussion," Turkey’s Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul told journalists
while visiting the Qafgaz University in Azerbaijan (APA).

Mr.Gul said Turkey supports the negotiating process between Azerbaijan
and Armenia for the settlement of the Nagorno Garabagh conflict and
wishes achievement of fruitful results.

"However, the occupation should be ended," the Turkish Foreign
Minister underlined.