AHMET DAVUTOGHLU: IF WE DO NOT TRY TO CHANGE THE STATUS QUO IN THE KARABAKH CONFLICT, IT WILL BECOME PERMANENT

ArmInfo
2009-11-18 15:32:00

ArmInfo. "Our target with those protocols is mutual recognition
of the borders by Turkey and Armenia. The protocols clearly define
the borders. There is nothing in those protocols against Turkey’s
interests," Foreign Minister of Turkey Ahmet Davutoghlu said in the
parliament, Anadolu Agency reported.

"Azerbaijan has lost 20 percent of its territories. This status quo
has not changed for the past 17 years. We attach great importance to
protection Azerbaijani territories. If we do not try to change the
status quo for another 10 years, it will become permanent. Our target
is to change the situation in the region through diplomatic ways. In
that case, Turkey-Armenia relations can be normalized. Also, we can
create a peaceful atmosphere between Azerbaijan and Armenia that
can pave the way to end of occupation of Azerbaijani territories,"
Davutoglu added.