Turkey knows that Obama may recognize Armenian Genocide

PanARMENIAN.Net - The recent developments, specifically the war in South Ossetia, resulted in Russia's attempts to exclude Georgia from regional projects. In this context, Turkish-Armenian relations acquire special significance, an Armenian expert said.



"The thaw between Yerevan and Ankara is much spoken about. 2009 is mentioned as the year of reconciliation. Nevertheless, we should not forget that the EU is to make a decision on Turkey's accession bid in October or November 2009. Under the circumstances, it's natural that Ankara pretends willingness to normalize relations with Armenia," turcologist Artak Shakaryan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter.



Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan's statements that the problems between Armenia and Turkey can be resolved 2009 should not be taken for granted, according to him.



"Ankara knows that April 24 is not far off and that new U.S. President can recognize the Armenian Genocide. Turkey tries to persuade the international community to refrain from recognition of the Genocide alleging that Yerevan and Ankara are close to reconciliation. This is Turkey's diplomacy," Mr. Shakaryan said.