‘LEAVING THIS HEAVY BURDEN FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS IRRESPONSIBLE’: NALBANDIAN ON PROTOCOLS

Tert.am
12.10.09

After the Armenian-Turkish Protocols signing ceremony on Saturday,
October 10, Armenia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian,
gave thanks to the Swiss, American, Russian, and French leaders for
showing their support for the process by saying:

"Today you were standing by our side, being a participant in the
Protocols signing ceremony, and you justifiably share the outcome of
the work, as well as the responsibility in future achievements."

As depicted by Nalbandian, the significant unwavering support and
assistance from the international community was vital for moving
the process forward, announced the Republic of Armenia Ministry of
Foreign Affairs press office.

Speaking about the process of the establishment of Armenian-Turkish
relations, Nalbandian noted, "Early on in the process, we knew about
those difficulties, those obstacles, which are present in this thorny,
but necessary, path leading us toward the future. But we also know that
leaving this heavy burden for future generations would be irresponsible
and unjustified."