Turkish Armenians believe football match to improve relations between two states

Turkish Armenians believe football match to improve relations between two states

September 5, 2008 - 16:18 AMT  23:35 GMT
Armenian Patriarchate of Istanbul lauded President Abdullah Gul's decision to travel to Yerevan.
Erdogan: two presidents would have something to discuss

Erdogan: two presidents would have something to discuss

September 5, 2008 - 15:57 AMT  23:35 GMT
Turkish Prime Minister welcomed President Gul's decision to visit Yerevan.
Azerbaijani President refused to back Washington in energy rush

Azerbaijani President refused to back Washington in energy rush

September 5, 2008 - 15:48 AMT  23:35 GMT
Kommersant: Ilham Aliyev gave to understand that although he appreciates relations with Washington, he has no intention to fall out with Russia and to speed up Nabucco implementation.
ANCA: Gul should attend Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan

ANCA: Gul should attend Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan

September 5, 2008 - 15:34 AMT  23:35 GMT
Ken Hachikian: this visit cannot, by itself, substitute for real progress in improved Armenia-Turkey relations.
Bako Sahakyan: Artsakh independence doesn't have alternatives and can't be a matter of speculations

Bako Sahakyan: Artsakh independence doesn't have alternatives and can't be a matter of speculations

September 5, 2008 - 15:08 AMT  23:35 GMT
Nagorno Karabakh President Bako Sahakyan held a working meeting with members of the Armenian Foreign Ministry.
Yuri Dzidtsoity: many states would recognize South Ossetia if not for U.S.

Yuri Dzidtsoity: many states would recognize South Ossetia if not for U.S.

September 5, 2008 - 14:44 AMT  23:35 GMT
"Many states will recognize South Ossetia sooner or later," said vice speaker of the South Ossetian parliament.
Hurriyet: Gul took brave and historic decision

Hurriyet: Gul took brave and historic decision

September 5, 2008 - 14:34 AMT  23:35 GMT
Gul will arrive in Yerevan two hours before the match.

Gul's visit to Armenia is necessary for the USA, Europe, Turkey, Russia and, lastly, for Armenia

September 4, 2008 - 20:16 AMT  23:35 GMT
Happened what was absolutely incredible: Turkish President Abdullah Gul finally made up his mind to visit Yerevan, notwithstanding the opposition protests and calls of the Azerbaijani politicians. Everything is clear with the Turkish opposition - in case Gul refused the invitation, the opposition would make up an excuse for the refusal. But the visit to Yerevan is a different matter. Deniz Baykal, Devlet Bahceli and others openly blame Head of State for ignoring interests of the nation.
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