Paruyr Hayrikayn: Armenia should ratify the protocols first
26.03.2010 17:32
Karen Ghazaryan
`Radiolur’
President of the National Self-Determination Union Paruyr Hayrikyan
considers that it would be correct for Armenia to ratify the protocols
very quickly and stipulate a condition that the process will be
cancelled in case Turkey drags out the ratification for another two
months.
Member of the Political Council of the Republic Party Suren Surenyants
says, the Armenian Turkish process is deadlocked, but it could be
predicted. He considers, however, that Armenia will benefit if it
ratifies the protocols first.
`If Armenia is the first to make the decision, it will demonstrate
that it’s conducting an initiatory and constructive policy. On the
other hand, Turkey will be deprived of the opportunity to maneuver.’
According to Suren Surenyants, there is no alternative to the
Armenian-Turkish normalization. He does not rule out that the parties
may simultaneously ratify the protocols under the pressure of the
international community.