France welcomes Armenia's proposals to normalize relations with Turkey
The Armenian-Turkish relations are important for France. French leaders discuss the issue with their Turkish counterparts, France's Ambassador to Armenia Serge Smessov said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net.
"We do welcome the proposals of the Armenian side and the messages Turkey has sent recently. We think that a country which wishes to join the European Union can't continuously neglect establishment of relations and keep the borders closed," he said.
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has invited Gul to visit Yerevan for a soccer match on September 6, marking a shift in relations between two states which have no diplomatic ties.
"Such a participation would depend on the developments ahead of the match," Turkish Ali Babacan said when commenting on the invitation.
Full text of the interview
"We do welcome the proposals of the Armenian side and the messages Turkey has sent recently. We think that a country which wishes to join the European Union can't continuously neglect establishment of relations and keep the borders closed," he said.
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has invited Gul to visit Yerevan for a soccer match on September 6, marking a shift in relations between two states which have no diplomatic ties.
"Such a participation would depend on the developments ahead of the match," Turkish Ali Babacan said when commenting on the invitation.
