AMERICAN DIPLOMAT: GEORGIAN EVENTS ASSURE US ONCE AGAIN THAT THE ARMENIAN-TURKISH BORDER SHOULD BE OPENED

arminfo
2008-08-26 16:08:00

ArmInfo. The events in region of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict assure
us once again that the Armenian-Turkish border should be opened and
free commodity circulation should be implemented via it, US Charge
d’Affaires to Armenia Joseph Pennington told journalists today.

He also added that the USA is supporting opening of the
Armenian-turkish border, establishing of peace and doplomatic relations
between the two states.

Touching on domestic political situation in Armenia the diplomat
said that in some aspects the USA notices progress, which is absent
in others. He also added they will continue working with Armenian
authorities to support reforming of economy, fighting corruption and
free expression of political views.