Serzh Sargsyan did not remove concerns
Today's consultation on the current stage of Armenian-Turkish relations lasted five hours.
Representatives of 52 out of 64 parties accepted Serzh Sargsyan's invitation to the internal political consultations on Armenia-Turkey Protocols.
Following the discussion, leaders of Armenian political parties left the consultation hall unnoticed.
The consultation deepened ARF's concerns over Armenian-Turkish relations.
"We continue to state that the documents convey preconditions. Moreover, we state that after the Protocols are ratified Armenian-Turkish rapprochement will be determined in favour of Turkey," ARF Supreme Body representative Armen Rustamian said to A1+.
"I participated in the consultations to remind Serzh Sargsyan of Serbian President's step. Miloshevich chose the same path in time and was brought before The Hague Court," said leader of the New Times Party (NZhK) Aram Karapetian.
"At the beginning of the consultation Serzh Sargsyan sounded convincing while at the end he confessed that "there are some difficulties to be surmounted. I also learnt from Sargsyan's words that the Protocols cannot be changed and have been adopted in their present form," added Mr. Karapetian.
Chairman of the People's Party (ZhK) Tigran Karapetian left the consultation room in bewilderment as Serzh Sargsyan described his opinions in one words: "Strange."
"If they want they can name my opinions in that way. I want to repeat that Armenia is facing regional globalization headed by Turkey. The latter is not in our region but is invited to lead the process. One day we shall long for today's blockade, I am sure."
