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Re: Armenian-Turkish Relations
At last the Armenian Foreign Ministry has decided to speak through its deputy FM.
As usual they speak double Dutch.
What does "The current situation is a result of war, not occupation" mean.
1. We ready to give back once the war condition is over
OR
2. There was war and you lost it, ( same as you gambled and lost out?)
Current situation-result of war: Kirakosyan
Turkish leadership statement that Armenian-Turkish border will not open till Karabakh conflict is settled differs from that on the paper, RA Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Kirakosyan told the journalists in Baku. According to him, the Protocols are the outcome of two countries’ accord to settle the relations without preconditions.
Kirakosyan also commented on Protocols’ discussion in Turkish Parliament, underlining that internal procedures are already initiated in Armenia.
RA Deputy Foreign Minister stated that Armenia-Turkey rapprochement and Karabakh conflict settlement are separate processes: “Armenia-Turkey relations are those between the two sovereign states and legally have nothing to do with Karabakh peace process. Thus, if all goes without a hitch after the signing and ratification, the borders will open.”
As for Armenia-Azerbaijan talks, Kirakosyan said that the process is in progress. “The Presidents had seven meetings to date, which is a positive trend. The principles proposed by OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs are being discussed. The talks proceed constructively and positively,” Kirakosyan said, adding that in resolution process what matters – is the result. According to him, once the parties reach an agreement on core principles of the settlement, “the talks will proceed to the final stage.”
In response to Azerbaijani journalist’s question about the liberation of “occupied Azerbaijani territories” by Armenia, Kirakosyan said:
"The current situation is a result of war, not occupation.
At last the Armenian Foreign Ministry has decided to speak through its deputy FM.
As usual they speak double Dutch.
What does "The current situation is a result of war, not occupation" mean.
1. We ready to give back once the war condition is over
OR
2. There was war and you lost it, ( same as you gambled and lost out?)
Current situation-result of war: Kirakosyan
Turkish leadership statement that Armenian-Turkish border will not open till Karabakh conflict is settled differs from that on the paper, RA Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Kirakosyan told the journalists in Baku. According to him, the Protocols are the outcome of two countries’ accord to settle the relations without preconditions.
Kirakosyan also commented on Protocols’ discussion in Turkish Parliament, underlining that internal procedures are already initiated in Armenia.
RA Deputy Foreign Minister stated that Armenia-Turkey rapprochement and Karabakh conflict settlement are separate processes: “Armenia-Turkey relations are those between the two sovereign states and legally have nothing to do with Karabakh peace process. Thus, if all goes without a hitch after the signing and ratification, the borders will open.”
As for Armenia-Azerbaijan talks, Kirakosyan said that the process is in progress. “The Presidents had seven meetings to date, which is a positive trend. The principles proposed by OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs are being discussed. The talks proceed constructively and positively,” Kirakosyan said, adding that in resolution process what matters – is the result. According to him, once the parties reach an agreement on core principles of the settlement, “the talks will proceed to the final stage.”
In response to Azerbaijani journalist’s question about the liberation of “occupied Azerbaijani territories” by Armenia, Kirakosyan said:
"The current situation is a result of war, not occupation.
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