Armenia brought normalization of relations close?
Armenia brought the possibility of normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations close," Serzh Sargsyan announced today during a meeting with heads of the central apparatus of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, diplomatic representations and consulates in Armenia.
He also emphasized: "We have tried to normalize relations with our neighboring country with dignity and as it is appropriate in the world of the 21st century. I believe that these protocols provide that opportunity. The drafts released yesterday reflect three truths:
1. As I have said several times, our negotiations with Turkey and the agreements we have reached don't contain any precondition related to the peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflct or any other issue connected to that.
2. As we claimed, the historical issues facing Turkish-Armenian relations must be discussed not by a commission of historians, but in the format of one of the sub-committees of the intergovernmental commission.
3. For the first time in the history of independent Armenia, following the signing of the international documents will be public forums, which will provide the opportunity to hear all comments and approaches.
Serzh Sargsyan attached importance to the active participation of everyone. "You must play an active role during the public discussions in Armenia and the Diaspora. You must go into detail and explain the propositions of the protocols to be signed with all its positive and, why not, disputable components."
Serzh Sargsyan informed that he foresees active discussions in the Armenian communities of the Diaspora and international centers for investigation as well.
"In that sense, it is also your job to ensure the necessary platforms for the meetings and speeches by the speakers from Armenia."
