Armenia will undertake adequate steps if Turkey fails to ratify Protocols, or violates them in future

PanARMENIAN.Net - In connection with RA-Turkish rapprochement protocols' conclusion in Zurich, RA President Serzh Sargsyan addressed a statement to Armenian people. The statement ran as follows, "The whole world became aware that RA-Turkish relations involve not only 3 million Armenian residents, but also 10 million Armenians all over the world. Armenian nation is united in its goals, and attempts to separate Armenia and Diaspora are useless. Independence requires the will and determination for brave decisions, realism and consistent work. I've chosen this way and did it with a deep sense of responsibility and belief in Armenia's future".



Serzh Sargsyan also noted that establishment of RA-Turkey relations without preconditions has no alternatives. "I'd like to once again emphasize that any relations with Turkey can't question the veracity of Armenian Genocide. Intergovernmental committee's subcommission is not a historical committee. The issue on the absence of borders between Armenia and Turkey is to be resolved in accordance with international legislation. RA-Turkey relations are not linked to NKR conflict settlement: this is a separate process. Armenia does not view Protocol stipulations on territorial integrity and inviolability of borders as a reference to NKR issue," Presidential statement said.



RA President emphasized that procrastinations in Protocols' ratification or setting new conditions will be given corresponding feedback. "Protocols do not spell Armenia's undertaking unilateral obligations. If Turkey fails to ratify Protocols, or violates them in future, Armenia will undertake adequate steps in accordance with international legislation."



In his statement, RA President urged Armenian nation to unite. "All the concerns voiced during discussions will be taken into consideration. We have to be capable of preventing any developments, contradicting to national interests," Presidential statement concluded.