TURKEY’S EU MEMBERSHIP TO HAVE POSITIVE IMPACT ON ARMENIAN-TURKISH RELATIONS
PanARMENIAN.Net
28.02.2007 15:05 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ "Poland supports Turkey’s bid for the European
Union. It will be beneficial for the entire region and will have a
positive impact on the Armenian-Turkish relations," Polish Foreign
Minister Anna Fotyga said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net.
"However, Turkey faces a long process. This state has to confirm
adherence to European values first of all.
Poland enjoys good relations with Turkey and used to be its strategic
partner once. After a serious political discussion we concluded
that we should support this state. I would also like to note that
Poland was ready to mediate for normalization of the Armenian-Turkish
relations. We enjoy close historical ties with both countries, but
it’s a special case. I am convinced that Yerevan and Ankara will
reconcile sooner or later. We can help if Armenia and Turk