BAN KI-MOON WELCOMED SIGNING OF ARMENIAN-TURKISH PROTOCOLS

/PanARMENIAN.Net/
12.10.2009 09:54 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Secretary-General UN Ban Ki-moon welcomed signing
of two protocols paving the way towards normalizing ties between
Armenia and Turkey, voicing hope that the move will contribute to
peace, security and stability in the South Caucasus region.

"This historic decision constitutes a milestone toward the
establishment of good neighborly relations and the development of
bilateral cooperation between both countries," Mr. Ban said in a
statement issued by his spokesperson.

He also expressed hope that both protocols will be ratified quickly
by the parliaments of Armenia and Turkey to "ensure full normalization
of their bilateral relations.