NATO: normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations to contribute to regional stability
NATO welcomes the process of Armenian-Turkish reconciliation, said Robert Simmons, NATO special representative for Caucasus and Central Asia.
"Normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations will be a stabilizing factor for the regions suffering from frozen conflicts," he said. "Armenian-Turkish reconciliation has two aspects: political and economic. Despite absence of diplomatic relationship, Turkey and Armenia have trade relations."
Asked about the Protocols, Mr. Simmons voiced hope they will be ratified by the parliaments soon. As to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, he said, "Armenian and Turkish Presidents hold meetings and we hope for progress."
"Normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations will be a stabilizing factor for the regions suffering from frozen conflicts," he said. "Armenian-Turkish reconciliation has two aspects: political and economic. Despite absence of diplomatic relationship, Turkey and Armenia have trade relations."
Asked about the Protocols, Mr. Simmons voiced hope they will be ratified by the parliaments soon. As to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, he said, "Armenian and Turkish Presidents hold meetings and we hope for progress."
