“If Turkey does not ratify the Armenian-Turkish protocols in the next few weeks, the international community will objectively assess that fact and the European Armenian organizations will enhance even further their struggle for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by more and more countries, thus enlarging the geography of countries that have recognized the Armenian Genocide. What is more, the FAAE will review its position on Turkey’s accession to the EU and will take a firm decision against it,” of the Forum of Armenian Associations of Europe (<b>FAAE</b>) stated in its open letter to Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.

“Whilst we are aware that an open border is much more favorable to Turkey than it is to Armenia, we nonetheless welcome the steps taken by the presidents of the two neighboring countries and we ask of you not to impair but to aid the process.

We anticipate positive steps to be taken and the promises to be honored by the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister of Turkey with hope and faith,” the letter stated.