June 22, 2005 - 13:01 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The absence of diplomatic relations with Turkey, closed borders, conflict with Azerbaijan have sprung from the Armenian Genocide of 1915, Armenian NA Deputy Chairman Vahan Hovhannissian stated at the meeting with Norwegian Parliament President Jorgen Kosmo, RA NA press service reported. In his words, the Norwegian people, who know the price of freedom and civilization, can understand the people of Karabakh, who have chosen the path of democracy. He also noted that Armenia is not against Turkey's EU membership if Turkey becomes a European country.