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    TURKEY STANDS FOR PEACEFUL RESOLUTION OF KARABAKH CONFLICT

    PanARMENIAN.Net
    01.03.2010 11:35 GMT+04:00

    /PanARMENIAN.Net/ South Caucasus is in focus of Turkey's foreign
    policy, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu wrote in "Regional
    approach to global peace" piece of opinion published in Russia in
    Global Policy journal.

    "Since the South Caucasus countries regained independence, Turkey has
    tried its best for establishment of peace and stability in the region.

    Turkey was among the pioneer countries to recognize independence of
    the former soviet republics, including Armenia. As to relations with
    Azerbaijan, these have always been fraternal due to the commonness
    of our culture, history and language. Close political ties with Baku
    are maintained through frequent mutual visits, continuous dialog
    and solidarity in issues representing common interests. Bilateral
    trade totaled $2.5 billion. Besides, Turkey is the major investor in
    Azerbaijan's economy," Davutoglu wrote.

    "Being a member of the OSCE Minsk Group, Turkey stands for a peaceful
    resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. It's regretful that the
    settlement mechanism has produced no positive result so far.

    Meanwhile, the ongoing dialog between Presidents Ilham Aliyev and
    Serzh Sargsyan is of utmost importance. The Minsk Group remains to
    be the only international instrument for the conflicting sides to
    reach a peaceful agreement," he continued.

    "Our relationship with Armenia is a missing element in the picture we
    would like to see in the South Caucasus. Nevertheless, we not lose
    hope that ties with Armenia will be normalized. Confidence-building
    measures taken in 2009 provided a good momentum for a universal
    agreement. Titanic efforts and intense talks led to signature of
    Protocols envisaging normalization of relations between the two
    countries," Davutoglu wrote.

    Meanwhile, the Turkish Minister did not fail to link the
    Armenian-Turkish rapprochement to resolution of the Karabakh conflict.

    "With a comprehensive agreement on Karabakh we will overcome the
    barriers on the way to regional cooperation and peace," he said. "The
    ruling of the Armenian Constitutional Court emerged as an unexpected
    obstacle that should be removed. If both sides behave adequately,
    the Protocols will be ratified by the Turkish parliament soon, paving
    the way for a future of peace, glory and cooperation."

    The Protocols aimed at normalization of bilateral ties and opening of
    the border between Armenia and Turkey were signed in Zurich by Armenian
    Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian and his Turkish counterpart Ahmet
    Davutoglu on October 10, 2009, after a series of diplomatic talks
    held through Swiss mediation.

    On January 12, 2010, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of
    Armenia found the protocols conformable to the country's Organic Law.

    The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan broke out in
    1988, as result of the ethnic cleansing the latter launched in the
    final years of the Soviet Union. The Karabakh War was fought from
    1991 (when the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was proclaimed) to 1994
    (when a ceasefire was sealed by Armenia, NKR and Azerbaijan). Most
    of Nagorno Karabakh and a security zone consisting of 7 regions is
    now under control of NKR defense army. Armenia and Azerbaijan are
    holding peace talks mediated by the OSCE Minsk Group up till now.
    From: Baghdasarian
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