TURKEY INTENDS TO WORK WITH AZERBAIJAN ON JOINT STRATEGY IN RELATION WITH ACTIONS OF ARMENIAN LOBBY – TURKISH AMBASSADOR
Author: A.Ismaylova
TREND Information, Azerbaijan
Nov 30 2006
Turkey intends to work out the joint strategy with Azerbaijan, in
relation with the actions of the Armenian lobby regarding so-called
"Armenian genocide", the Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Turan
Morali, briefed the media in Baku, commenting on the decision of
the Parliament of Argentina dated on November 20, "On recognition of
Armenian genocide in Ottoman Turkey in 1915", Trend reports.
According to the diplomat, this decision of the Argentinean Parliament
was not a surprise for Turkey, since a strong Armenian lobby function
in Argentina. "Currently, it is important for us to see what position
Armenia will demonstrate in this process", the diplomat said. He
said that currently it is not possible to speak about sanctions in
reply to the decision of the Argentinean colleagues. He said that
presently Turkey is revising the strategic plan regarding the adequate
steps with regard to the decision on the recognition of the so-called
"Armenian genocide". "We hope that this strategy will be worked out
together with Azerbaijan", Morali said.