PROTOCOLS WILL BE RATIFIED AFTER LIBERATION OF OCCUPIED TERRITORIES: DAVUTOGLU

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Dec 2 2009
Armenia

The ratification of Armenia-Turkey Protocols is possible only after
the liberation of Azerbaijani occupied territories by Armenia, Turkish
Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu stated at Dec.1 meeting with his
Azerbaijani counterpart Elmar Mammadyarov in Athens.

The officials exchanged views on two country’s relations, discussed
regional issues, particularly NKR conflict and Armenia-Turkey
normalization. Davutoglu attached significance to the NKR conflict
resolution for ensuring peace and stability in the region.

Mammadyarov referred to the current stage of the negotiation process
and Azerbaijan’s stance on the matter. Turkish FM invited his
Azerbaijani counterpart for an official visit to Turkey, Azerbaijani
MFA reports.