GUL HASN’T DECIDED YET

AZG Armenian Daily
30/08/2008

Armenia-Turkey

Turkey’s President Abdullah Gull hasn’t yet made a final decision to
accept Serge Sargsian’s invitation. The Armenian President invited
his Turkish counterpart to watch the upcoming Armenia-Turkey football
match due in Yerevan on September 6.

"I frankly support the latest attempts to establish peace in the
region. I think it is highly important to gain something from enhanced
opportunities. We are eager to solve all issues with our neighbors,"
said Abdullah Gul.

With regard to Serge Sargsian’s interview to Turkish "Radical" during
which the Armenian President pointed out the danger of solving Nagorno
Karabakh conflict in a military way Turkish president said yesterday
that the issue must be solved through negotiations.

The Armenian President’s invitation caused numerous debates in
political circles in the countries under question. Highly appreciating
Serge Sargsian’s invitation Abdullah Gul doesn’t hurry with his
decision taking into consideration several unsolved issues existing
between the two countries, among them the Armenian Genocide and
probable protest actions in Yerevan during Gull’s visit.

According to Radio Liberty the Armenian Revolutionary
Federation-Dashnatsutyun (ARFD) has already informed about their
intention of arranging peaceful acts with regard to Turkish President’s
arrival.