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Etienne Mahcupyan: rapprochement is not reconciliation
05.09.2008 16:31 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ While international diplomacy welcomes the visit of
Turkish President Abdullah Gul to Yerevan on September 6, comments by
observers are more political than sporting.

Rapprochement between Armenia and Turkey is far from reconciliation,
according to Agos editor-in-chief Etienne Mahcupyan.

`A certain period of stability is needed. It is also a question of
domestic politics on both sides of the border, which prevents frank
dialogue on the subject,’ he said, independent French journalist Jean
Eckian told PanARMENIAN.Net, reminding that still in 2004 Gul used to
say that Turkey will never recognize the Armenian Genocide.

Now Gul says, `The match will be an opportunity to overcome barriers
and prepare a new ground to bring the two people together."

Mr Eckian also informed that the initiative to normalize relations was
also welcomed by renowned singer Charles Aznavour
From: Baghdasarian