FORMER SPEAKER OF TURKISH PARLIAMENT: PROTOCOLS AGREED WITH ARMENIA CANNOT BE DISCUSSED IN PARLIAMENT

Today.Az
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Sept 2 2009
Azerbaijan

Leader of Turkey’s Democratic Party Husamettin Cindoruk commented on
the protocols initialed by Turkish government and Armenia.

Cindoruk said the Turkish authorities made the move under the
U.S. instructions.

"Barack Obama’s speech in Turkish parliament contains a paragraph
far beyond a recommendation. The current situation is continuation
of this paragraph," he said.

Husamettin Cindoruk said he analyzed the protocols and they may not
be discussed in the parliament in such a way.

"There cannot be a conditional international understanding. The
parliament’s lawyers should study the documents," he said.

Cindoruk said Turkey-Armenia relations are trilateral, not bilateral.

"If Turkey wants to solve its problem with Armenia, Azerbaijan should
also participate in this process. We cannot disrespect Azerbaijani
people with whom we share similar language, religion and family tree,"
he said.

Leader of the Democratic Party said there is no problem in the
relations with Armenia that should be solved urgently.

"What will happen if Armenian President does not come to watch the
match in Bursa? Will the match begin with his goal, or will Sargsyan
be a referee? Wrong steps should not be taken for the sake of Armenian
President’s visit to Turkey," he said.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress