EU HIGH REPRESENTATIVE REGRETS LOSS OF IMPORTANT MOMENT IN NORMALIZATION OF ARMENIAN-TURKISH RELATIONS
ArmInfo
2010-04-27 14:31:00
ArmInfo. The spokesperson of High Representative of the Union for
Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission
Catherine Ashton issued a statement on normalization of relations
between Turkey and Armenia.
As EU told ArmInfo, the statement says the following: "The High
Representative has taken note of the decision by Armenia to suspend
the procedure of ratification of bilateral protocols relating to the
normalization of relations with Turkey. The High Representative is
leased to note that Armenia remains committed to pursue the process
of normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations but at the same time
expresses concern about the loss of momentum in this process. The EU
reiterates its call to both countries to continue their dialogue and
remain committed to the process of normalization without preconditions
and in a reasonable timeframe. The High Representative believes that
the full normalization of bilateral relations between Armenia and
Turkey will contribute to security, stability and cooperation in the
Southern Caucasus. The EU will continue to provide its political and
technical support to this process and stands ready to help implementing
the steps agreed between the two countries".