Turkish journalists study general moods
Support A1+!A group of Turkish journalists have arrived in Armenia to study the general moods over the Protocols on Armenian-Turkish relations. During a conversation with A1+ reporter of Habarturk newspaper Bulent Gunal said that the "Turkish people are ready for the frontier reopening but some nationalists are concerned about the Protocols."
"I can say one thing for sure. Despite all controversial interpretations of the documents Turks are unanimous that there must be no conflicts in the region.
Large-scale discussions are held over the Protocols on different levels in Turkey. The cons say Armenian-Turkish frontier mustn't be opened unless Armenia withdraws its troops from Karabakh. They are also concerned over the formation of a sub-commission of Armenian-Turkish historians," says Mr. Bulent Gunal.
Armenian authorities lay no preconditions in diplomatic relations while your authorities connect Armenian-Turkish relations with a third country - Azerbaijan. Do the statements of your authorities contribute to the normalization of Armenian-Turkish ties?
In reply to A1+'s question, Mr. Bulent said: "I shall not comment on the statements of Turkey's leadership but Armenia should realize that the situation has changed in the region after the Russian-Georgian conflict. Armenia should understand that besides friendly relations Turkey and Azerbaijan have certain energetic commitments and Turkey must defer to Azerbaijan."
