The Armenian authorities have informed Russia about readiness to normalise relations with Turkey without preconditions, Armenian foreign ministry spokesperson Vahan Hunanyan has told TASS news agency. 

"Number of international partners, including our ally Russia, expressed readiness to support the settlement of the Armenian-Turkish relations. In discussions with our Russian friends we informed that we are ready normalise relations without preconditions. If and when the process starts we will inform the public in due course," Hunanyan is quoted by the news agency. 

The Armenian diplomat added that the Government programme of Armenia reflects the country's readiness to normalise relations with Turkey. "At the same time, I want to stress that no negotiations are currently held with Turkey," added MFA spokesperson.