ARTSAKH ATTENTIVELY FOLLOWS PROCESS OF NORMALIZATION OF ARMENIAN-TURKISH RELATIONS

ARMENPRESS
SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
STEPANAKERT

Artsakh is attentively following the process of normalization of
Armenian-Turkish relations, frank strive of Armenia to built the
relations, President of Nagorno Karabakh Bako Sahakyan said today
at celebrations dedicated to the 18th anniversary of independence of
Nagorno Karabakh Republic.

"Together with you we also witness that this process once again will
show to the international community which people are for building
constructive relations, as unfortunately, we still deal with a country,
on behalf of Turkey, the part of the policy of which is lie. We know
that initial arrangement has been publicized which must turn into an
agreement, and we see what Turkish state officials comment minutes
before it. It can not inspire us hope that by that behavior we can
expect building of frank and true relations. Though I think that
Armenia and its people will benefit from this situation as intentions
of Armenia are frank," Bako Sahakyan said. He expressed conviction
that Armenia has a good will not only for establishing normal relations
with Turkey but with all peoples and the international community will
once again be convinced in it. Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan,
former Armenian and Karabakh presidents Robert Kocharyan and Arkadi
Ghukasyan too participated in the events.