TURKEY INVITING ARMENIA TO THE CAUCASIAN UNION

AZG Armenian Daily #150
21/08/2008

Regional, Armenia-Turkey

Prime Minister of Turkey REcep Tayyip Erdogan stated that the
authorities of his country consider the possibility of inviting
Armenia to the Caucasian Union. On August 11 Edogan said about his
initiative to find the Caucasian Union, which is aimed at stabilizing
the situation in the region. Erdogan’s project provides for the
participation of Turkey, Russia and the USA in the organization.

"We will have talks with Armenia about its participation in the
five-sided platform. This week our Foreign Minister (Ali Babacan –
"Azg") is to have a conversation with the Russian Foreign Minister,
after which the format of talks with Armenia will be decided," said
Erdogan in his speech.

Right before leaving for Baku the Turkish Prime Minister also said
that peace and stability is vital for Turkey.