, Turkey
Sept 5 2008
US envoy: Turkish President’s visit to contribute to Caucasus peace
The top diplomat of the United States in Ankara said Thursday Turkish
President Abdullah Gul’s upcoming visit to Yerevan is a step forward.
Friday, 05 September 2008 07:51
Speaking to reporters at the national day reception of Macedonia in
Ankara, Ambassador Ross Wilson said that the U.S. supported
Turkish-Armenian dialog for a long time.
President Gul’s visit to Yerevan would contribute to a more peaceful
Caucasus, Wilson noted.
In regard to a question on Turkey’s proposal for a "Caucasus Stability
and Cooperation Platform", Wilson said that the U.S. works with Turkey
for joint interests in the region.
We welcome with pleasure initiatives designed to strengthen dialog in
the region, Wilson said.
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