MINISTER REITERATES TURKEY’S WILLINGNESS TO NORMALIZE RELATIONS WITH ARMENIA
Anadolu Ajansi
Sept 1 2009
Turkey
Nicosia, 1 September: Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said,
"On the basis of the principle of zero problem with neighbouring
countries, we want to normalize our relations with Armenia. Now,
we expect solution of the Azerbaijan-Armenian dispute with the
contributions of the international society. In that case those
relations will lead to a lasting peace."
Davutoglu, who is currently paying an official visit to the
[self-declared] Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), held a
joint news conference with TRNC President Mehmet Ali Talat.
"We are on the threshold of a new era in which crises in the southern
Caucasus will be resolved. We all should fulfil our responsibilities
and take steps that will ensure peace and prosperity in our region. We
expect all parties to fulfil their responsibilities to this end. Our
approaches to the Cyprus issue and the eastern Mediterranean are
parts of this view. We are ready to do our utmost to ensure the most
comprehensive peace on the island," Davutoglu added.