ARTAK SHAKARYAN: COMING YEARS IMPROPER FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF ARMENIAN-TURKISH RELATIONS
Anna Nazaryan

"Radiolur"
26.04.2010 14:37

To what extent does the negation of the Armenian Genocide contribute to
regional stability and peace? What destiny awaits the Armenian-Turkish
protocols and the normalization of bilateral-relations in general?

"By constantly denying the fact of Genocide, Turkey is creating
mistrust. Thus, the country that speaks about reinforcement of peace
and stability in the region, demonstrates that it’s unable to accept
its own history," Turkologist Artak Shakaryan told "Radiolur."

"Turkey’s aspirations of becoming a regional leader and mediating
in the Karabakh conflict settlement are senseless until our western
neighbor pursues a policy of denial," Artak Shakaryan said. "Turkey
is trying to reach its objectives by ignoring this issue," he added.

Commenting on the perspectives of normalization of the Armenian-Turkish
relations, the Turkologist said "the protocols signed in 2009 and
the roadmap provide and opportunity for more large-scale developments
in 2014-2015."

The coming years are not proper for establishment of relations, since
parliamentary elections are expected in Turkey in 2011. Armenia will
hold elections in 2012 and 2013. According to the political scientist,
speaking about establishment of relations in the coming years will
be equal to a political suicide. 2015 is going to be a better year
in this regard also because it marks the 100th anniversary of the
Armenian Genocide.