PROTOCOL ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA AND THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY
AZG DAILY
02-09-2009
Armenia-Turkey
The Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Turkey,
Desiring to establish good neighbourly relations and to develop
bilateral cooperation in the political, economic, cultural and other
fields for the benefit of their peoples, as envisaged in the Protocol
on the development of relations signed at the same day,
Referring to the obligations under the Charter of the United Nations,
the Helsinki Final Act, the Charter of Paris for a New Europe,
Reconfirming their commitment in their bilateral and international
relations, to respect and ensure respect for the principles of
equality, sovereignty, non-intervention in internal affairs of other
states, territorial integrity and inviolability of frontiers,
Bearing in mind the importance of the creation and maintenance of an
atmosphere of trust and confidence between the two countries that will
contribute to the strengthening of peace, security and stability of the
whole region, as well as being determined to refrain from the threat
or the use of force, to promote the peaceful settlement of disputes,
and to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms,
Confirming the mutual recognition of the existing border between the
two countries as defined the relevant treaties of international law,
Emphasizing their decision to open the common border,
Reiterating their commitment to refrain from pursuing any policy
incompatible with the spirit of good neighbourly relations,
Condemning all forms of terrorism, violence and extremism irrespective
of their cause, pledging to refrain from encouraging and tolerating
such acts and to cooperate in combating against them,
Affirming the willingness to chart a new pattern and course for their
relations on the basis of common interest, goodwill and in pursuit
of peace, mutual understanding and harmony,
Agree to establish diplomatic relatio nce with the Vienna Convention on
Diplomatic Relations of 1961 and to exchange Diplomatic Missions. This
Protocol and the Protocol on the Development of Bilateral Relations
between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Turkey shall enter
into force on the same day, i.e. on the first day of the first month
following the exchange of the instruments of ratification.