  WikiLeaks: U.S. doesn't support Turkey's policy of preconditions towards Armenia August 25, 2011 - 18:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - WikiLeaks has published a classified cable sent in 2010 by then-ambassador to Turkey James Jeffrey. The cable says that “the signing of the Protocols to reestablish Turkish-Armenian relations and open the common border in Zurich on October 10 was a landmark for the region.” However, the cable says “neither Turkey nor Armenia have taken steps toward ratification.” “The government of Turkey argues that progress toward withdrawal of Armenian forces from the provinces surrounding Nagorno Karabakh is a pre-condition,” it says. “This was not/not part of the agreement, and not a position the U.S. supports,” Jeffrey notes. He notes that future relations will nevertheless still be heavily linked to the 1915 Armenian Genocide issue. “Any U.S. determination of the events of 1915 as "genocide" would set off a political firestorm in Turkey, and the effect on our bilateral relationship - including political, military, and commercial aspects - would be devastating,” the cable says. -lm- WikiLeaks: U.S. doesn't support Turkey's policy of preconditions towards Armenia   The Armenian-Turkish Protocols The Protocols aimed at normalization of bilateral ties and opening of the border between Armenia and Turkey were signed in Zurich by Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian and his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu on October 10, 2009, after a series of diplomatic talks held through Swiss mediation.  Top stories Bud's maximum sustained winds have increased to near 90 mph with some more strengthening expected during the day. Catherine Ashton's spokesman, Mike Mann, called the negotiations "tough," but said that "some progress was made." In 2007 Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested sharing Gabala radar station in Azerbaijan with the United States. "Syria is turning a blind eye to terrorist groupings in areas close to the border to put Turkey in difficulty,” Interior Minister said.   |  Topics Latest news New Jersey town mayor, son arrested for hacking rival website  Felix Roque, the 55-year-old mayor of West New York, New Jersey, and his son, Joseph Roque, 22, were arrested by the FBI.U.S. specialty box office to include Cannes offerings “Moonrise Kingdom,” “Oslo” “Moonrise Kingdom” has been an initial success since opening in theaters in France on the heels of its premiere there.“Men in Black 3” scribe preps “The Wind” sci-fi project for Warner Bros. Plot details of “The Wind” are being kept secret, although the story is known to be set in a space colony.2 killed, 19 injured in Turkey suicide bomb attack Broadcaster NTV said the bomber had tried to drive his car into the police station moments before the blast took place. |
