DANIEL FRIED: THE UNITED STATES SUPPORTS THE OPENING OF THE TURKISH-ARMENIAN BORDER

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2008-06-20 16:11:00

ArmInfo. The United States supports the opening of the Turkish-Armenian
border, US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian
Affairs Daniel Fried said during a session at the US Senate Foreign
Relations Committee.

As Eurasia net reports, D.Fried said: ‘We’ve stated that publicly,
we’ve stated that privately with the Turks. We think there would be
a political and economic benefit not just for Armenia, but for Turkey
and for regional stability. We believe that an opening of the border
will take place as a general establishment of normal diplomatic and
good neighborly relations between Turkey and Armenia. We support
this. We are taking steps to work with both countries to this end’.

Fried also called attention to positive signs in relations between
Turkey and Armenia, such as the establishment of some direct flights
between the two countries and cultural exchange programs. Fried called
on Armenia to take steps toward reconciliation with Turkey. ‘For
its part, Armenia must be ready to acknowledge the existing border
and disavow any claim on the territory of modern Turkey, and respond
constructively to any efforts Turkey must make,’ he said.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress