US Welcomes RA Constitutional Court’s Ruling

Tert.am
12:54 – 23.01.10

Despite Turkey’s complaints, the US Department of State sees a
positive step forward in the Armenian Constitutional Court’s ruling
over the Armenia-Turkey Protocols. According to the ruling, the
Protocols do not run counter to the Constitution of Armenia, reports
Azatutyun ("Freedom") Radio.

`We view the court decision as a positive step forward in the
ratification process of the normalization protocols between Turkey and
Armenia,’ U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Philip Gordon said.

`The court decision permits the protocols, as they were negotiated and
signed, to move forward towards parliamentary ratification, and does
not appear to limit or qualify them in any way,’ he has mentioned.

Gordon has also said that there is no change in the US stance on this issue.

`Our position remains the same. We support the normalization process,
which we believe contributes to peace and stability in the Caucasus.
What is critical is to keep the parties focused on the vital
importance of moving ahead,’ Gordon said, adding that `they are
confident that both Turkey and Armenia take their commitment to the
protocols seriously, and that they urge timely ratification of the
protocols by both countries.’