Gul invited Sargsyan to Istanbul to watch return match between Turkish and Armenian teams
Armenia's President Serzh Sarsgyan met Saturday with his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul, who arrived in Yerevan to watch a World Cup qualifying match between the Armenian and Turkish national teams, the RA leader's press office told PanARMENIAN.Net.
Thanking Mr Gul forn accepting the invitation, President Sarsgyan said that direct contacts are the only effective way to establish relations.
For his part, the Turkish President invited Sargsyan to Istanbul to watch a return match between Turkish and Armenian teams.
The top officials discussed possibilities to normalize bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional issues, stressing that political will can help to resolve the problems and creation of atmosphere of trust.
"Mr Sargsyan made the first step. Acceptance of the invitation originated a joint initiative that can be exemplary for the whole region," Gul said.
Thanking Mr Gul forn accepting the invitation, President Sarsgyan said that direct contacts are the only effective way to establish relations.
For his part, the Turkish President invited Sargsyan to Istanbul to watch a return match between Turkish and Armenian teams.
The top officials discussed possibilities to normalize bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional issues, stressing that political will can help to resolve the problems and creation of atmosphere of trust.
"Mr Sargsyan made the first step. Acceptance of the invitation originated a joint initiative that can be exemplary for the whole region," Gul said.
