Edward Sharmazanov: Armenian-Turkish relations should not be a matter of speculationSeptember 22, 2009 - 14:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's position in normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations is clear: the Armenian side supports establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries without any preconditions, Edward Sharmazanov , spokesman for the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) told a press conference in Yerevan today. According to him, the issue of the Armenian Genocide can not be regarded as a precondition. The issue of Karabakh can not be tied with the Armenian-Turkish relations as well. "Either in Armenia or Turkey, normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations has received various reactions," Mr. Sharmazanov said. He also positively estimated that the Armenian President organized public discussions with party leaders, in National Security Council, the projected discussion on October 1 in the National Assembly. "The position of political forces being always against introducing of the Armenian Genocide issue in country's foreign policy agenda, and speculating today over that issue, is not clear. Neither the Genocide, nor the Karabakh issue should become a matter of speculation," Edward Sharmazanov said. He also stressed that RA President and foreign minister repeatedly stated that the issue of the Armenian Genocide cannot become an issue of trade. Top stories President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenian PM sends condolences to Iran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a message of condolence to the Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. |