Normalization of Armenian Turkish Relations in Ankara's Hands

PanARMENIAN.Net - All aspects of normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations - opening of borders, establishment of diplomatic relations and acknowledgement of the Armenian Genocide - are in Ankara's hands, U.S. expert Richard Giragosian told a news conference in Yerevan. According to him, all depends on the outcomes of the current "ideological revolution" in Turkey. "Turkish national self-consciousness is in process of re-comprehension at present. Supporters of European integration tend to the West; Islamists are aspired to the East. Everything depends on those who will come to power after the presidential and parliamentary election. Nevertheless, one thing is clear: the Armenian Genocide recognition issue is a deadlock for Turkey from diplomatic standpoint. Armenia is right stating readiness for dialogue without preconditions," the expert underscored. At that he considers that Turkey is held hostage by Azerbaijan and that is why cannot cooperate with all the states of the region. "The Armenian Genocide recognition is not a priority for the normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations but it's needed for Turkey's future," Richard Giragosian said.