TURKISH FM DECLARES END OF "COLD WAR" WITH ARMENIA

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June 11 2009
Azerbaijan

The period of cold war between Turkey and Armenia has ended, therefore,
Ankara is waiting for the visit of President Serzh Sargsyan, said
Turkish FM Ahmet Davutoghlu.

"The period of "cold war" has completed", Davutoghlu said on the
board of a plane on the way to Afghanistan.

He considers that a concept of enemy is already absent in the relations
between Turkey and Armenia.

"Our relations with Israel serve for Palestine. Azerbaijan also
sees that our relations with Armenia serves its interests", said the
Turkish FM.

Davutoghlu also commented on possible visit of Serzh Sargsyan to
Turkey to watch an October football match between the national teams
of Tirkey and Armenia.

"It is highly unlikely that Sargsyan will refuse to come to Turkey if
borders are not open. We would be upset. In case relations deteriorate,
the possibility of his visit equals zero. This is too bad", said
the Minister.

"If he (Sargsyan) considers that the process is moving forward, the
possibility of his visit to Turkey is very high, which is the best
variant", noted the Turkish FM.