Dashnaktsutyun condemns Armenian-Turkish joint statement

PanARMENIAN.Net - In a document released recently, ARFD Dashnaktsutyun states that diplomatic ties between Armenia and Turkey are possible only in case of Genocide recognition and reinstatement of Armenian people's rights. As a first step towards establishing closer ties with Armenia, Turkey is required to lift the blockade and start diplomatic relations without preconditions. "Committed to those principles, we disapprove and condemn April 22 statement signed between Armenian and Turkish Foreign Ministries," statement runs. Concerned over negative effect of negotiation process on Armenia's internal policy, the party's top leadership will consider the issue of quitting the coalition.