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    ARMENIAN DIASPORA DOES NOT SUPPORT YEREVAN'S EFFORTS TO IMPROVE RELATIONS WITH TURKEY - EU SPECIAL ENVOY

    Interfax
    Nov 2 2009
    Russia

    Opposition of the ratification of the Armenian-Turkish protocols is
    being actively supported by an external force, the Armenian diaspora,
    said European Union Special Envoy for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby.

    Opposition to stabilization with Turkey is coming mainly not from
    within Armenia but from ethnic Armenians who live outside the country,
    he said in an interview with the Vremya Novostei newspaper published
    on Monday.

    Although there should be no implosion within Armenia, this is a serious
    problem for the Armenian government as it has sparked controversy among
    the diaspora, which plays a big role in Armenia, the diplomat said.

    We need to secure the consent of the diaspora, while taking into
    account the interests of the Armenians who live in this country and
    have concerns of their own, mainly that of a socio-economic nature,
    Semneby said.

    Hopefully, the parliaments of Armenia and Turkey will ratify
    the protocols on improving bilateral relations, though it cannot
    be guaranteed 100%, said the EU special envoy, adding that he is
    nevertheless convinced that it will happen because it is in the best
    interests of both Armenia and Turkey.
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