TURKISH AMBASSADOR TO AZERBAIJAN: "REOPENING OF BORDERS WITH ARMENIA IS NOT A SUBJECT OF NEGOTIATIONS"

Azeri Press Agency
Dec 18 2008
Azerbaijan

Baku. Lachin Sultanova-APA. "Reopening of borders with Armenia is
not a subject of negotiations," Hulusi Kilic, Turkish Ambassador to
Azerbaijan told journalists, APA reports.

Kilic added that the dialogue was conducted and meetings were held
to normalize relations between Armenia and Turkey and it can never
damage the relations with Azerbaijan.

"Azerbaijan is our soul, heart. We do not want to damage our heart,"
he said. The diplomat touched upon campaign apologizing to Armenians
and other contrary campaign against it noted that he joined statements
made by formed ambassadors and did not support apologizers.

Kilic answered question whether the government would take any measures
against this campaign or not.

"70 million people live in Turkey and everybody can say what he or
she wants. 50-100 people started campaign", he said.