April 30, 2005 - 08:39 AMT
ERDOGAN: NO CHINESE WALL BETWEEN ARMENIA AND TURKEY
There is no Chinese wall between Armenia and Turkey, stated Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, reported RFE/RL. In his words, Turkey is ready to establish diplomatic relations with Armenia if Yerevan agrees to form a joint historical commission on research of the Armenian Genocide. «On the one hand, political relations could be established. On the other hand, the work (on the archives) could continue," the Turkish Premier stated. As reported by Reuters, Erdogan did not speak of restoring full diplomatic relations, however his statement evidences Turkey wishes to normalize relations with Armenia.