ARMENIAN PRESIDENT DISCUSSES NORMALIZATION OF ARMENIAN-TURKISH RELATIONS WITH HEADS OF MASS MEDIA

ARMENPRESS
Sep 22, 2009

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 22, ARMENPRESS: In the context of elaborated
public discussions Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met at the end
of the week with heads of about 30 mass media to exchange thoughts
on current round of normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations.

Presidential press service told Armenpress that the president told
the heads of mass media that he expects open and frank conversation
on the normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations, highlighting their
viewpoint both as people having active civilized position and as people
forming the public opinion. Serzh Sargsyan pointed out the importance
of participation and support of the publics of the two countries,
noting that without it the solution of the issue is impossible.

President Sargsyan once again underscored the coverage of the process
and expression of different opinions in mass media.

During the meeting the heads of mass media presented their viewpoints
on the signed protocols and exchanged thoughts over possible risks
and concerns.

The president gave explanations to the participants of the meeting over
the main opinions and discussed issues. He said that Armenia entered
a difficult but at the same time necessary process. He viewed the
pre-signed documents as initial steps directed toward normalization of
relations the main goal of which is to ensure the minimal environment,
platform which will give an opportunity to start dialogue with Turkey
and discuss many economic, political and other issues.