SERZH SARKISYAN: ARMRENIA IS NOT OUT OF THE NORMALIZATION PROCESS WITH TURKEY BUT SUSPENDS RATIFICATION OF PROTOCOLS SIGNED WITH TURKEY
APA
April 22 2010
Azerbaijan
Baku-APA. Armenia has not yet decided to abandon the process of
normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations, but only to suspend the
ratification of the protocols. APA reports quoting Novoisti Armenia
Agency that about it is told at the message of Armenian President to
the nation.
At the message also was noted that Armenian President continues
discussions on this issue with Presidents of France, the United States
and other partners of several European institutions.
"I am grateful to them for their support to our initiative. I have
to confess that our partners call on me to continue the process,
not to suspend it", – Sarkisyan told.
"Following discussions at the National Security Council we have decided
not to abandon the process yet, but merely to suspend ratification of
protocols. I am sure our national interests demand it", – emphasized
Sarkisyan.
Armenian President also notified that Armenia will retain its signature
on the protocols. So according to him, Armenia wants to retain the
possibility of establishing relations.
Our political objectives to establish Turkish-Armenian relations
remain in force, and we will consider the continuation of this issue
when we will be sure that in Turkey there is a conducive atmosphere
for progress", – Sarkisyan said.
Armenian President also expressed gratitude to Turkish President
Abdullah Gul "for being politically correct during this period and
for the positive relationship that emerged between them"