WAM – Emirates News Agency

UAE welcomes Turkish-Armenian accord

Oct 11, 2009 – 03:14 –

WAM Abu Dhabi, 11th Oct. 2009 (WAM) — The UAE welcomed today an
accord signed by Turkey and Armenia for normalising relations,
re-establishing diplomatic ties and reopening their shared borders.

In a statement today, the UAE Foreign Minister said the historic
agreement would provide an important stabilising factor in the region,
in general, and south of Caucasus, in particular, and would contribute
to enhancing regional cooperation in various areas of development for
the interest of the Turkish and Armenian peoples.

”The understanding constitutes a proper framework for solving
potential disputes through dialogue and peaceful means in a way that
preserves international security and peace, the statement added.

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