OLLI REHN CALLS ON TURKEY TO RECONCILE WITH ARMENIA

Public Radio of Armenia
Sept 27 2006

EU Commissioner on Enlargement Olli Rehn called on Turkey to undertake
precise steps for reconciliation with Armenia.

The Commissioner said this speaking in the European Parliament during
the discussion of the report on Turkey, MEDIAMAX agency informs.

"Turkey needs to have an open and constructive exchange of ideas,
including the most sensible questions. It is necessary for both
continuation of democratization processes in Turkey and reconciliation
with its neighbors, including Armenia. Reconciliation is a principle,
which is simultaneously considered the start of the European
integration project and results. That’s why I call on Turkey to
undertake precise steps in this direction," Olli Rehn declared.