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  • V. Oskanian: Border's Opening - A Criterion Of Armenian-Turkish Rela

    V. OSKANIAN: BORDER'S OPENING - A CRITERION OF ARMENIAN-TURKISH RELATIONS' NORMALIZATION

    DeFacto Agency
    2008-10-02 15:20:00
    Armenia

    YEREVAN, 02.10.08. DE FACTO. According to the RA ex FM Vardan Oskanian,
    estimation of activation of the process around Armenian-Turkish
    relations is untimely. Oskanian stated it during a press conference
    held in Yerevan on the occasion of official opening of CIVILITAS Fund
    he heads.

    "Naturally, both the President and FM are quite active. It should
    be added that Turkish President's visit was also unprecedented. So
    we are engaged in ebullient activity, however, time will show its
    practical results. Consequently, I would like to refrain from specific
    estimations", Vardan Oskanian stated. As for Turkey's willingness to
    participate in Karabakh settlement as a mediator, in V. Oskanian's
    words, Turkey does not rank in the talks, since the border still
    remains closed, while the railway is out of order.

    In V. Oskanian's opinion, there is a criterion of Armenian-Turkish
    relations' normalization - unblocking border with Armenia. According
    to him, there are no other criteria. Or, at least, opening existing
    railroad can be considered the beginning of normalization. "Unless it
    takes place in the near future it will mean that Turkey politically
    speculates on the opportunity it has been given", V. Oskanian
    said. According to the diplomat, Turkish President's visit to Yerevan
    consolidated the country's authority ten times, however, it has also
    positively influenced on Armenia's image.

    Being asked to comment on Turkish President's statement, according
    to which the border will be opened, only in case "the occupied
    territories" are "returned" to Azerbaijan V. Oskanian stated the
    statement was not a surprise. "If Turkey connects the border's opening
    with the issues referring to the territories I have to state with
    regret that nothing has been changed and we undertake some efforts
    in vain", the diplomat underscored. Answering a question if Armenia
    should recognize the NKR V. Oskanian said the weapon must be in
    Armenia's arsenal. "However, the weapon should be used in proper
    time. I think the time has not come for NKR yet", V. Oskanian stated.
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