Armenia and Turkey adopt wait-and-see policy

PanARMENIAN.Net - Current stage of developments contains key elements for both the region and Armenian-Turkish ties. There is a conflict of views in Armenian-Turkish relations. Both sides have adopted wait-and-see policy, following one another's steps, Stepan Grigoryan, Head of Analytical Center on Globalization and Regional Cooperation (ACGRC), told journalists in Yerevan. "What we currently see in Armenian-Azeri relations is an open information warfare. Parties make tough statements, disseminating disinformation," expert noted.



With regard to regional processes, Grigoryan dwelled on changes in Turkey's foreign policy. "We are currently witnessing such changes - warmer relations with Iran, Turkish side's positive statements on Iranian nuclear program and relationship with Middle East countries," expert said.



Focusing on Russia's role in the region, he noted that Moscow has found relevant political tools. "Russia proposes public initiatives for Armenia and Azerbaijan and touches on regional security issues," Stepan Grigoryan said, adding that Armenia should consider the factors above.