ABDULLAH GUL: THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT OPPORTUNITY TO RESOLVE THE KARABAKH ISSUE

armradio.am
11.09.2008 13:49

Turkey’s President Abdullah Gul told reporters in Ankara following
his visits to both Yerevan and Baku he observed the same honest and
sincere desire for a solution of the Karabakh conflict both in Armenia
and Azerbaijan.

"In Azerbaijan I saw the same frank, honest and sincere desire
for a solution and respect to opponent that I observed in Armenia
earlier. There is a significant opportunity to resolve a long-standing
problem. We need to seize this opportunity. Also, everyone is aware
that if a solution is reached, it paves the way for cooperation in
the region," he said.

The Turkish President expressed his hope that Nagorno Karabakh problem
would be solved through dialogue, understanding and negotiations. "We
think new occasion have arisen to solve the problem lasting for 17
years. I returned from Armenia hopefully. I believe that this problem
will be solved through negotiations. The solution to this problem will
bring peaceful atmosphere to the region and it will mean establishment
of great economic cooperation in the whole region. Oil pipelines,
railways can establish network in the whole Caucasus. That’s why one
should improve the new opportunity and solve the frozen conflicts,"
he said.

"My talks with Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents revealed the
need for exchange of vi ews between the two countries on bilateral,
regional and international developments. Turkey and Azerbaijan have
always advocated that the regional problems should be resolved through
peaceful and diplomatic ways," he said.