LAVROV: IMPROPER TO LINK ARMENIA-TURKEY RECONCILIATION WITH KARABAKH PEACE PROCESS
Yerkir
14.01.2010 14:47
Yerevan (Yerkir) – It is incorrect to link Armenia-Turkey
reconciliation with Karabakh peace process, Russian FM Sergey
Lavrov said at the Jan. 14 joint press conference with his Armenian
counterpart Edward Nalbandian.
"These two processes are not interrelated. Russia backs Armenia-Turkey
rapprochement, however lay down of any artificial demands in this
context is wrong and improper," Lavrov said.
Asked whether Russia postpones its energy interests to
Nagorno-Karabakh’s people right for self-determination that was gained
by blood, Russian FM replied, "I’ll keep it short – no."
Lavrov also underlined that his visit to Armenia by no means bears any
relation to Turkish Premier’s arrival in Moscow. According to Russian
FM, arrangement on Moscow talks with Erdogan was recently reached,
whereas agreement on his visit to Armenia – a month ago.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress