BEFORE OPENING OF THE ARMENIA-TURKEY BORDER WE SHOULD THING ABOUT CONSEQUENCES
Sona Hakobyan
"Radiolur"
15.04.2009 15:12
The framework of cooperation between Armenia and Turkey will
broaden as a result of opening of the shared border, Director of
the "Sociometer" center, sociologist Aharon Adibekyan told a press
conference today. "The citizens of Armenia launched public diplomacy
with Turks long ago.
Throughout years the peoples of the two countries have been cooperating
in the field of economy, namely trade and tourism," he said.
"A number of factors should be taken into account before the border
is opened. We should consider the possible negative consequences,
the possible entry of Turkish Curds to Armenia, etc. It’s necessary
to understand how the Turks see Armenians, Agaharon Adibekyan
said. According to him, conscious Turks "think highly of Armenians,"
however, the new generation has heard too little about Armenia.
According to psychologist Karine Nalchajyan, Armenia should
conduct a gentle policy in its relations with Turkey. She noted
that the President’s visit to Iran was simultaneously a "message"
to Turks to make them understand that "they are not the only breath
of ours." According to the psychologist it’s incorrect to think
that Turks have not changed and we should not establish relations
with them. "Visiting T urkey, Armenians saw that nothing threatens
them. However, if diplomatic relations are established, we should
always remember that we deal with Turks," she added.