PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN SENT A MESSAGE TO ABDULLAH GUL
Noyan Tapan
Feb 9, 2010
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 9, NOYAN TAPAN – ARMENIANS TODAY. President Serzh
Sargsyan sent a message to the president of the Republic of Turkey
Abdullah Gul.
The message, reported to Noyan Tapan by The Press office of the
president of the Republic of Armenia, states:
"Excellency, passing thought Turkish airspace, I send my greetings
to you and the people of neighboring Turkey. Our initiative, aimed at
the normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations, holds attention
of the international community. This is a historic moment, indeed,
and it is recognized not only by us, but also by the global community.
Efforts of the countries engaged in the region, aimed at the
improvement of bilateral relations, are indispensable. I am confident
that it wouldn’t be possible to move forward without their support. At
the same time, I believe no matter how interested friendly states
might be in a positive resolution of the impasse, there are certain
things that can be done only by our two nations.
Mr. President,
I hope you will agree that the Armenian and Turkish peoples assign
the main task of getting rid of the stereotypes regarding each
other and establishment of the atmosphere of mutual trust to their
respective governments. We can achieve results only if there are
trust, resolve, and unfaltering stance. A situation when words
are not supported by deeds gives rise to mistrust and skepticism,
providing ample opportunities to counteract for those, who oppose
the process. We should be mindful of the fact that in this particular
case, the time is working not for but against the process. If until
now we have been able to bring our bilateral relations up to a level
which made the prospects of building normal relations between our
two countries more tangible and discernible, now the time has come
to manifest determination to make next major step and leave to the
coming generations a stable and secure region.
Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest esteem."