European Commission welcomed signing of protocols

European Commission welcomed signing of protocols

October 11, 2009 - 00:44 AMT  17:05 GMT
'The signature of the protocols confirms the desire of both Turkey and Armenia to turn a page and build a new future,' EU Commissioner for External Relations, Benita Ferrero-Waldner said in the statement.
Armenia-Turkey Protocols signed in Zurich

Armenia-Turkey Protocols signed in Zurich

October 11, 2009 - 00:20 AMT  17:05 GMT
The protocols were signed in presence of Swiss Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey.
ANCA: The Obama Administration's attempts to force Armenia into one-sided concessions

ANCA: The Obama Administration's attempts to force Armenia into one-sided concessions

October 11, 2009 - 00:14 AMT  17:05 GMT
The ANCA expresses regret at news of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's participation in a possible signing ceremony for the Turkey-Armenia Protocols.
Turkish state prepared new speech text

Turkish state prepared new speech text

October 10, 2009 - 23:33 AMT  17:05 GMT
Text was sent to U.S. State Secretary Hillary Clinton; RA FM Edward Nalbandyan should also get familiarized with it.
Statement on introducing clause on Karabakh caused delay in Protocol signing

Statement on introducing clause on Karabakh caused delay in Protocol signing

October 10, 2009 - 23:03 AMT  17:05 GMT
At the last moment, Turkish FM poposed that clause concerning Karabakh be intorcuded in documents.
What was the real cause of postponement?

What was the real cause of postponement?

October 10, 2009 - 22:55 AMT  17:05 GMT
Armenian Genocide, Karabakh conflict and inaccurate wording are among factors causing postponement in Protocol signing.
Protocol signing postponed upon Armenia side's initiative

Protocol signing postponed upon Armenia side's initiative

October 10, 2009 - 22:13 AMT  17:05 GMT
Presumably, Armenian side failed to reach agreement with Turkey at the last moment.
Edward Nalbandyan terminated meeting with Hillary Clinton?

Edward Nalbandyan terminated meeting with Hillary Clinton?

October 10, 2009 - 21:59 AMT  17:05 GMT
Parties probably failed to agree certain issues with Turkish side.
Armenian-Turkish Protocols signing postponed

Armenian-Turkish Protocols signing postponed

October 10, 2009 - 21:53 AMT  17:05 GMT
It is unknown whether documents will be signed at all, Swiss official.
European Parliament members find Genocide recognition necessary

European Parliament members find Genocide recognition necessary

October 10, 2009 - 21:32 AMT  17:05 GMT
Ralf Giordano, renowned German writer of Jewish decent, is hopeful that rapprochement will lead to Ankara's recognition of Armenian Genocide.
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