CONGRESSMAN MICHAEL MCMAHON: THE OCCUPATION OF NAGORNO-KARABAKH IS STANDING IN THE WAY OF NORMALIZATION PROCESS BETWEEN ARMENIA AND TURKEY

APA
March 30 2010
Azerbaijan

Washington. Isabel Levine – APA. US Congressman Michael McMahon,
who recently joined the caucus on Azerbaijan in Congress and stood
against the so-called Armenian genocide, believes that the sooner
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is resolved, the better for Turkey-Armenia
normalization.

"The occupation of Nagorno-Karabakh is standing in the way of
normalization process between Armenia and Turkey. It is also
preventing Armenia from focusing on what is important – mainly the
extreme poverty that exists in the country" – Mr. McMahon told APA’s
Washington correspondent.

Speaking about the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process, US Congressman
pointed out that, the defrosting process of any protracted negotiations
is not easy, "but some revival concerning Azerbaijan-Armenian
normalization was noticed recently.

"I think that Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkey and the USA, are open for
new policy, adhered by the international community", – he added.

Mr. McMahon also mentioned that, he fully supports fundamental
principles proposed by Minsk Group.

Congressmen McMahon is a very valuable friend of US Azeris and Turks
and works for the world peace.

On March 29th the member of Congress hold the meeting with American
Turkish Societies. This event was opposed by Greek and Armenian
Diasporas.