ARMENIA WILL BENEFIT FROM STEPS TAKEN TO RESOLVE CONFLICTS WITH AZERBAIJAN AND TURKEY – TURKISH DELEGATE AT BSEC
Author: A.Ismayilova
TREND, Azerbaijan
Nov 22 2006
Mustafa Bash, the head of the Turkish delegation at the Black Sea
Economic Co-operation (BSEC), stated during talks with journalists
in Baku that the absence of Armenia in a BSEC meeting in Baku is an
internal issue, Trendreports.
He noted that the development of co-operation amongst the countries,
the resolution of problems, the achievement of progress in the
region and the participation of all countries in the region, would
be important, as well as the participation of Armenians at such
meetings would be advantageous once the problems have been resolved,
the Turkish MP stressed.
‘Turkey has voiced its position on the issue and in respect to
Azerbaijan and the European Union. The EU sets a condition for Turkey
on the rehabilitation of relationships with Armenia. However, we urge
that the territorial integrity of all countries should be ensured
and the territory of foreign countries should not be occupied, the
Turkish delegate stated.
Bash said that Armenia is one of 12 countries of the BSEC, but it does
not participate in the meeting because of failure to solve the existing
problems and as a result, is suffering from economic problems. Steps
taken by Armenia to resolve the conflicts with Azerbaijan and Turkey
will be to their benefit, he added.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
