NATO CANNOT PROTECT ONE OF THE PARTIES TO THE PROCESS BETWEEN ARMENIA AND TURKEY

ArmInfo
2009-11-06 13:40:00

ArmInfo. Normalization of the relations between Armenia and Turkey
is important for stabilization in the South Caucasus region, Special
Representative of NATO Secretary General for Caucasus and Central Asia,
Robert Simmons, said in Yerevan today.

He also added that the Armenian-Turkish Protocols are regarding
the relations between the two countries. Although NATO supports
establishing of relations between Armenia and Turkey, it cannot become
a participant in the process and support any of the parties, he said.

Simmons hopes that the protocols will ratified in the parliaments of
both states.

He also said that he discussed the Armenian-Turkish process with the
leadership of Armenia and NATO is pleased with possible normalization
of relations between Armenia and Turkey.