Turkey Infringes Common Norms of International Law

PanARMENIAN.Net - Presently the Armenian government does not set any preconceptions for establishment of diplomatic relations with Turkey while for the latter the final resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh problem is the principal precondition for the establishment of diplomatic relations and opening of the border with Armenia, RA Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Kirakossian stated in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net In his words, Turkey not only infringes the common norms of the international law but also violates the acting Kars Agreement of 1921 that determines the borders. "Although the Kars Agreement confirmed the principal clauses of the Moscow Agreement of 1921 that violates the vital interests of Armenia and the Armenian people, as a matter of fact, this is the only diplomatic act regulating bilateral relations not denounced by any of the parties so far," the Armenian diplomat reminded.



At the same time he remarked that according to one of the preconditions set by the EU during the talks with Ankara, Turkey should enjoy good relations with all the neighbors including Armenia. "Taking into account the constant pressure exerted by the United States, the Turkish government got into difficulties. Today it's trying to draw a veil over the situation pleading a considerable commodity turnover available between the two states, air and overland transportation as well as the possibility of every Armenian citizen to receive visa and cross the Turkish border. It's true, but all this happens either by air or via the territory of a third state, in complete blockade and absence of diplomatic relations. On the other hand, Turkey doesn't wish to sacrifice relations with Azerbaijan, since the Azeri authorities consider that opening of the border with Turkey will give a boost to the Armenian economy and consequently toughen Armenia's position on Karabakh," Kirakossian emphasized.