A historic agreement between Armenia and Turkey consists of five provisions which make establishment of diplomatic relations possible.

According to information published by SABAH Turkish newspaper, the provisions are as follows:

* Armenia must recognize the Agreement of Kars

* Third-party nations may also join the commission of historians which will handle the genocide issue.

* The border will be opened between the two countries and economic agreements will be concluded.

* Both nations will first accredit the ambassadorship in Tbilisi, and will later open embassies both in Ankara and Yerevan.

* Agreements in the road map which necessitate the approval of the parliament will be brought to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.

Nagorno Karabakh and Cyprus issues are not included as preconditions but are mentioned as urgent issues.