NATO welcomes attempts for normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations

June 27, 2008 - 16:57 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - NATO welcomes endeavors for normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations, Jean-François Bureau, NATO Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy, said at a meeting with students of Yerevan State University.



"The alliance stands for cooperation between member states and other countries," he said when commenting on Serzh Sargsyan's intention to invite Turkish President Andullah Gul to Armenia.



"The IPAP has a provision referring to the Armenian-Turkish relations. Together with our Turkish counterparts we have undertake constructive moves meant for reconciliation," commented Samvel Mkrtchyan, Armenia's envoy to NATO.



The Armenian President announced his intention to invite Abdullah Gul to Yerevan for a soccer match between the Armenian and Turkish national teams.
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