April 27, 2009 - 23:54 AMT
Coalition respects ARF Dashnaktsutyun decision
Due to secession of ARF Dashnaktsuyun from political coalition, Republican Party of Armenia, Prosperous Armenia Party and Orinats Yerkir party made a joint declaration saying, "As an acting coalition, commenting decision of ARF Dashnaktsutyun party, we declare that foreign policy of Armenia is conducted in accordance with national interests of our country and we welcome Armenian President's efforts to normalize relations with Turkey."

It also said that normalization of ties with Turkey does not mean refusal from recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide, as well as support to NKR in their right of self-determination according to international norms and in the framework of OSCE Minsk Group.

"Positive evaluation of joint works, make them respect position of Dashnaktsutyun party," the declaration of coalition parties of Armenia said.