January 12, 2009 - 15:58 AMT
Turkish state TV signals future broadcasts in Armenian
Turkey's state-run Turkish Radio Television (TRT) is moving toward cooperation with Armenia's Public Television to promote dialogue between the two neighbors.

After Abdullah Gul's landmark visit to Yerevan, TRT general manager Ibrahim Sahin, announced TRT may start broadcasting in Armenian.

TRT and Armenia's First Channel have also signed a memorandum of understanding which will promote dialogue between the two states and exchange of information and experience, he said, adding that broadcasting in Georgian and Russian is also under consideration.

TRT's official website, which currently operates in Turkish only, will be transformed to serve in 12 languages, Sahin said, Hurriyet daily reports.