Armenian society is more ready to normalize RA-Turkish ties than Turkish is, Turkologist Ruben Melkonyan told a news conference in Yerevan. "Armenians are more tolerant than Turks. Certain social classes in Turkey are categorically opposed to RA-Turkish rapprochement and opening of borders," the Turkologist emphasized.

Turkish Armenians are observing RA-Turkish rapprochement process with careful optimism. "Parties' establishing diplomatic relations will have a positive effect on Turkey's Armenian Diaspora. Besides, as a result, many of "concealed Armenians" will openly speak of their heritage," he stated.