August 6, 2008 - 18:20 AMT
UAR: actually, relations between Armenia and Turkey wretched
Closed borders and absence of diplomatic ties prove that relations between Armenia and Turkey remain wretched, said Gegham Khalatyan, Vice President of the Union of Armenians of Russia.
"The Presidents' statements on normalization of relations are just declarative and do not inspire optimism," he said.
"It's well known that Armenia reiterates readiness to normalize relations without preconditions, while Turkey goes on stipulating conditions, including resolution of the Karabakh conflict in favor Azerbaijan and change of policy of calling for worldwide recognition of the Armenian Genocide, a crime which has been already condemned by 20 countries throughout the globe. There is no force that can prevent triumph of justice. Neighborliness is impossible unless the Turkish leaders find the courage repent of their deeds. Turkey openly supports Azerbaijan which threatens Armenia with war. It's not a sign of good intentions," UAR Vice President said, ANF news agency reports.