RUSSIA STANDS READY TO SUPPORT ARMENIA-TURKEY NORMALIZATION: DEPUTY FM

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Nov 4 2009
Azerbaijan

Russia stands ready to support normalization of Armenia-Turkey
relations.

"No point of Armenia-Turkey agreement can be regarded as damage to
the third side," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigori Karasin said
in his interview with "Republic of Armenia" newspaper.

He said the signing of the protocols shows that both sides are resolute
in establishing good neighborly relations.

"The sides should ratify these protocols and start their
implementation," he said.

Karasin said Russia is ready to support Armenia-Turkey rapprochement
with economic projects, especially with the projects to be implemented
in energy and transport spheres.

"Normalization of the relations between Armenia and Turkey will
help reduce tension, establish peace, security and stability in the
Caucasus," he said.