GUL PLEDGES TO REMAIN PERSONALLY ENGAGED IN ARMENIA-TURKEY RAPPROCHEMENT

/PanARMENIAN.Net/
11.02.2010 19:23 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Turkish President Abdullah Gul sent a reply to
President Serzh Sargsyan of Armenia.

"We will continue to work for taking our normalization process forward
based upon the understanding reached between our two countries," Mr.

Gul said.

"Our bilateral efforts aimed at the normalization of Turkish-Armenian
relations attracted due attention world-wide by creating a new
hope for peace in our conflict-ridden geography. Overcoming the
long-established prejudices and nurturing mutual understanding
and trust among our two neighboring peoples were indeed our main
objectives when endorsing the process of normalization between our
countries. You should have no doubt that our determination to take
these objectives forward is intact, provided that this resolve and
commitment remains reciprocal," he said. "I also agree with you
that responsible governance necessitates both standing behind words
and supporting words with deeds. Hence, we will continue to work for
taking our normalization process forward based upon the understanding
reached between our two countries. We have to be aware that concluding
this historic process will require honoring our commitments in their
entirety as well as displaying adequate political courage and vision."

Mr. Gul said that "a future characterized by sustainable peace,
security, prosperity and cooperation for all the people living in
the region is their common goal." "I will remain personally engaged
in this process hoping to see it reach a satisfactory conclusion for
both of our countries," he concluded, Anatolian News Agency reported.