Ara Kochunyan: introduction of Armenian issue in Russian-Turkish agenda 'exceptional case'

PanARMENIAN.Net - Discussion of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations during a visit of Russian Foreign Minister to Ankara is an 'exceptional case', according to Ara Kochunyan, the editor Istanbul-based Jamanak newspaper.



"Certainly, Serzh Sargsyan's decision to invite Gul to Armenia and his positive statement on formation of a joint commission of historians has played a key role here," he said, however founding difficulty in saying whether the Turkish President will accept Sargsyan's invitation.



During a recent meeting with the Armenian community of Moscow President Sargsyan said, "Turkey proposes to form a commission to study historical facts. We do not mind it but the land border between our countries should be opened first. Otherwise, the commission may become a tool of abuse and protraction of the issue for many years."



"I intend to take new steps toward establishment of relations with Turkey. I will probably invite Turkish President Abdullah Gul to Yerevan to attend a match between our national soccer teams," the Armenian President said.