ARMENIAN-TURKISH RELATIONS TOPPED THE AGENDA OF TURKEY’S NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL SESSION

ArmInfo
2009-10-21 14:56:00

ArmInfo. The process of normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations
topped the agenda of October 20 session of Turkey’s National Security
Council chaired by Turkish President Abdullah Gul.

As Zaman reports, "developments in southern Caucasus were also high
on agenda of the meeting. Efforts to resolve disputes in southern
Caucasus, especially the Karabakh dispute between Azerbaijan and
Armenia, were discussed in the light of protocols signed by Turkey
and Armenia on October 10, 2009. Turkey will maintain its efforts to
ensure regional peace, stability, cooperation and confidence".

The situation in the north of Iraq and in Afghanistan was also
discussed at the session, and it was decided ‘to continue the
terrorism-fight’.