RA PRESIDENT SENT MESSAGE TO ABDULLAH GUL

news.am
Feb 9 2010
Armenia

President Serzh Sargsyan sent a message to the President of the
Republic of Turkey Abdullah Gul. NEWS.am posts the full text.

"Excellency,

Passing thought Turkish airspace, I send my greetings to you and the
people of neighboring Turkey.

Our initiative, aimed at the normalization of the Armenian-Turkish
relations, holds attention of the international community. This
is a historic moment, indeed, and it is recognized not only by us,
but also by the global community. Efforts of the countries engaged
in the region, aimed at the improvement of bilateral relations, are
indispensable. I am confident that it wouldn’t be possible to move
forward without their support. At the same time, I believe no matter
how interested friendly states might be in a positive resolution of
the impasse, there are certain things that can be done only by our
two nations.

Mr. President,

I hope you will agree that the Armenian and Turkish peoples assign the
main task of getting rid of the stereotypes regarding each other and
establishment of the atmosphere of mutual trust to their respective
governments. We can achieve results only if there are trust, resolve,
and unfaltering stance. A situation when words are not supported
by deeds gives rise to mistrust and skepticism, providing ample
opportunities to counteract for those, who oppose the process. We
should be mindful of the fact that in this particular case, the time
is working not for but against the process.

If until now we have been able to bring our bilateral relations up to
a level which made the prospects of building normal relations between
our two countries more tangible and discernible, now the time has
come to manifest determination to make next major step and leave to
the coming generations a stable and secure region.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest esteem."

February 9, RA President Serzh Sargsyan left for UK.