Turkish FM: Armenian-Turkish Protocols reaffirm Lausanne Treaty

October 9, 2009 - 12:35 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenia-Turkey protocols will reaffirm Turkey's borders with Armenia as outlined by the Lausanne Treaty of 1923, said Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu during a press conference Thursday.



In response to a question about the comparisons made between Turkey's Lausanne Treaty and the protocols with Armenia, the minister added that the protocols are an agreement with Armenia outlining bi-lateral relations. The protocols are expected to be signed by foreign ministers of Turkey and Armenia in Zurich on Saturday. Davutoglu asserted that the specifics of the ceremony are to be announced by the Swiss foreign ministry.



Questioned about Turkey's participation in the process, Davutoglu said, "Of course, Turkey has basic principles on the issue of participation, which is known by the parties. We believe that all of these parties will calmly reach a solution."



Asked about Thursday's meeting between the Azerbaijani and Armenian presidents in Moldova to discuss the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute, the minister said, "We naturally expect positive results", Hurriyet Daily News reported.
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