WASHINGTON MEETINGS OPENED NEW ERA IN ARMENIAN-TURKISH RELATIONS

PanARMENIAN.Net
April 16, 2010 – 14:13 AMT 09:13 GMT

The Washington meetings opened a new era in Armenian-Turkish relations,
bringing Armenia to a more favorable position, according to Gagik
Harutyunyan, head of Noravank scientific and educational center.

"Azerbaijan and Turkey made a large number of mistakes. Today, Turkey
is a country, which has problems with other states, while Armenia has
proved as a reliable partner, reacting adequately to international
geopolitical tendencies," the expert told a news conference on
April 16.

"It’s more important for Turkey to open the border than to establish
diplomatic relations with Armenia. However, judging by the Turkish
Prime Minister’s recent statements, Ankara will first agree to
establish relations and only then open the border," Mr. Harutyunyan
said.

Commenting on the pother over the possible war in Karabakh, he said
it’s unlikely, given the military power of the Armenian army.