John Heffern: U.S. promotes Armenian-Turkish protocols ratification

John Heffern: U.S. promotes Armenian-Turkish protocols ratification

November 23, 2011 - 18:25 AMT  21:35 GMT
The Ambassador stressed the “political message” of Armenian-Turkish business forum, aimed at improvement of ties between the two countries.
Armenian expert advises Turkish MP to check their archives

Armenian expert advises Turkish MP to check their archives

November 21, 2011 - 16:02 AMT  21:35 GMT
On October 21, 2009, Armenian-Turkish protocols were discussed in Turkish Parliament, turkologist Ruben Melkonyan said.
Signature withdrawal from protocols with Turkey unnecessary - RPA member

Signature withdrawal from protocols with Turkey unnecessary - RPA member

November 21, 2011 - 15:05 AMT  21:35 GMT
Hovhannes Sahakyan: Turkey’s non-fulfillment of protocol-stipulated obligations is more of an issue to world powers who acted as guarantors.
Heritage again demands withdrawal of Armenia’s signature from protocols

Heritage again demands withdrawal of Armenia’s signature from protocols

November 21, 2011 - 13:47 AMT  21:35 GMT
Stepan Safaryan: clearly, Turkey won’t ratify the protocols, but will bring them up from time to time in pursuit of its goals.
Protocols won’t be on parliament’s agenda, Turkish official says

Protocols won’t be on parliament’s agenda, Turkish official says

November 21, 2011 - 12:32 AMT  21:35 GMT
“As a parliament member, I do say that these protocols will not be brought to the parliament floor,” Mustafa Boskir said.
Heritage party again demands to withdraw signature from protocols

Heritage party again demands to withdraw signature from protocols

November 14, 2011 - 14:03 AMT  21:35 GMT
Fostering discussion about Turkey’s participation in Nagorno Karabakh talks, the protocols pose a threat to Armenia.

EP delegation regrets Turkey’s non-ratification of protocols

November 3, 2011 - 17:22 AMT  21:35 GMT
The delegation noted slow progress in normalization of Armenia-Turkey ties, “which might positively affect regional situation.”
Hillary Clinton: we hope Turkey will ratify Armenian-Turkish protocols

Hillary Clinton: we hope Turkey will ratify Armenian-Turkish protocols

November 1, 2011 - 16:52 AMT  21:35 GMT
“Reducing tensions with neighbors, increasing stability, is a recipe for expanded growth and influence,” U.S. Secretary of State said.
Baku involvement led Yerevan, Ankara to stalemate –expert

Baku involvement led Yerevan, Ankara to stalemate –expert

October 17, 2011 - 18:56 AMT  21:35 GMT
“Yerevan and Ankara are unready to solve the issue, differing too much in their positions on rapprochement,” Alexandros Petersen said.

Armenia and Turkey are as far from each other as 2 years ago

October 11, 2011 - 19:50 AMT  21:35 GMT
Two years ago, under tremendous pressure from the U.S., Russia and EU, the Armenian-Turkish protocols on normalizing relations and opening the border were signed in Zurich. And today, as before, the signed documents have remained on paper. Moreover, Turkey is doing its best to bury them. And it’s noteworthy that she somewhat succeeds, Armenia, too, having her share in this achievement…
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