EU HOPES PROTOCOLS ON NORMALIZATION OF ARMENIAN-TURKISH RELATIONS TO BE SIGNED SOON

PanARMENIAN.Net
01.09.2009 19:45 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Javier Solana, EU High Representative for the Common
Foreign and Security Policy,

today welcomed the following joint statement on the normalization
of relations between Turkey and Armenia. As the press release by the
European Commission representation in Armenia writes,

"I welcome yesterday’s agreement between Turkey and Armenia to start
internal political consultations on the protocols providing the
framework for establishing diplomatic relations.

This is a crucial step towards normalization of bilateral relations,
which would greatly contribute to peace, security and stability
throughout an important region of Europe.

I commend the courage and vision of both sides to move forward
with this historic process. I hope the two protocols can be signed,
ratified, and implemented in the near term.

I congratulate Switzerland for its mediation efforts and stands ready
to offer support and assistance to the normalization process."

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress