Ara Papyan: Ankara will get what it strived for

PanARMENIAN.Net - Protocols on "Establishing Diplomatic Ties between Armenia and Turkey" and "Developing Bilateral Relations" aim to force Yerevan into accepting all three preconditions set by Turkey, Head of Modus Vivendi centre Ara Papyantold a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. "Ankara's first precondition requires Armenia to refuse territorial claims, i.e. recognize present-day borders. Clause 4 of Protocol on 'Establishing Diplomatic Ties' satisfies Turkey's claims," Armenian expert noted.



Ankara's second precondition requires that Karabakh conflict be settled based on the principle of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity. "The same Protocol satisfies that claim as well, as its second clause concerns the principles that form the basis of Armenian-Turkish relations," the speaker stated.

The Protocol also satisfies Turkey's third claim - suspension of international Genocide recognition process. "The document envisages creation of sub-committees, including one dealing with historical problems between two nations. Clearly, the most problematic issue in this regard is Armenian Genocide," Ara Papyan said, adding that Armenia's acceptance of Turkish-proposed protocols will fully satisfy Turkey's desires.