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OPENING TURKISH-ARMENIAN BORDER

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    OPENING TURKISH-ARMENIAN BORDER

    SERZH SARKISYAN FOR OPENING TURKISH-ARMENIAN BORDER

    Giving an interview to a Yerevan-based government intolerant Aravot
    daily Armenia's armed forces minister Serzh Sarkisyan expressed
    confidence that the Turkish-Armenian frontier line will unlock in the
    closest future.

    Armenian chief military man articulated his surprise over the
    discussion ongoing among political and other competent figures
    whether or not to open the borders with the neighboring state. They
    don't realize a simple truth, i.e. that the opening of frontiers
    doesn't depend on us. It is up to Turks. Only after Turkey chooses to
    unlock the frontiers have we a possibility to consider benefiting
    from it or not,- said Sarkisyan.

    He also mentioned that the issue is hardly to have a second answer
    bearing in mind that the attitude of most of the lawmakers and
    government officials rests on a positive note. Even the traditionally
    eternal Turkey disdainer Dashnaks are not speaking against the
    possible occurrence.

    In the defense minister's words there should be no preconditions put
    forward by Armenia until the Turks decide to open the frontiers. Of
    course if Turkey starts making terms, Sarkisyan himself will give up
    on them. As for the current situation, Armenia needs not worry about
    preconditions.
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    You might find the following thread in the armenian news section interesting (especially the second page). I am now too lazy to repeat what I said over there. Very interesting topic though..One that should be discussed for years to come.

    http://www.armenianclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=35&start=0

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    • #3
      yeah why not? it is funny that there's not much trade between... Armenian people should be able to travel conveniently to Turkey also if they want to visit or something...

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      • #4
        Funny? I guess that depends on your definition of humour...

        There is actually NO trade between Armenia and Turkey as the government of Turkey has imposed an embargo on Armenia, and will (supposedly) only lift it when Armenia abides to these 2 conditions:

        1- Armenia stops claiming that the Turks have committed genocide.
        2- Armenia evacuates Nagorno Karabakh and gives it to the Azeris.

        Keep dreaming Turkey!

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        • #5
          i mean the embargo is funny... is the embargo just because of claims of genocide or what? actually the government doesnt seem to care about it... they dont even do anything about it other than asking US not to recognize it. it seems they care for it more than people thought.

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          • #6
            The turkish government is actually quite obsessive about this issue.
            Remember when France recognized the genocide a few years back?
            Not only where many franco-turk contracts cancelled, the president even made the symbolic gesture of no longer using his french peugeot and using a hyundai. He eventually had to use the peugeot as the Hyundai broke down in its first week (I kid you not, true story).

            Also, in more recent news...
            ************************************************** *********
            Ties with Turkey

            Swissinfo, Switzerland
            Oct 3 2003

            03.10.2003 - 12:26

            The Swiss government says it wants relations with Turkey to return to
            normal as quickly as possible in the wake of a diplomatic incident.
            It said it was important to maintain good relations with Ankara for
            both political and economic reasons.

            The foreign minister, Micheline Calmy-Rey, confirmed during a cabinet
            meeting that the Turkish authorities had postponed her visit planned
            for next week.

            The foreign ministry originally said Ankara had cancelled the
            invitation after a Swiss regional parliament recognised as genocide
            the massacre of ethnic Armenians in eastern Turkey nearly 90 years ago.

            ************************************************** **********

            And this was caused by the fact that ONE region of Switzerland recognized the genocide. So yes, they do care, to the point where they probably don't even tell you about how much they do.

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            • #7
              hmmm

              that is absurd and irritating and nonsensical (especially that one about changing cars, for god's sake!)

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              • #8
                Originally posted by disksoleil
                hmmm

                that is absurd and irritating and nonsensical (especially that one about changing cars, for god's sake!)
                YOU HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT!!! :P

                Honestly, I am glad you understand and agree that we have been going through this kind of bullxxxx the past 80 years. Your government's outraged reactions would almost lead one to believe that WE committed the crime.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Baron Dants

                  YOU HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT!!! :P

                  Honestly, I am glad you understand and agree that we have been going through this kind of bullxxxx the past 80 years. Your government's outraged reactions would almost lead one to believe that WE committed the crime.
                  Baron this issue is only now exposed officially. Do you honestly think that there was no international trade between Armenia and Turkey? It has been going strong for ages, only now there are talks of "officially" opening borders however the back door has always remained open.

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                  • #10
                    Yes, I was well aware that Turkish products end up in Armenia and vice-versa, but this goes much further. This is the potential rehabilitation of Gyumri as an important transpost center, and a much higher trade turnover. And as they say, you never go to war with a country with which you trade. Better economic relations with Turkey would also ensure us better security.

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