Stepwise opening of the border with Turkey is advantageous for Armenia, according to Hayk Demoyan, director of Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute.

"I do not rule out that the border will be opened till the end of the year. There are several scenarios for that. For example, a motorway only is put into operation, if there are problems with railway communication. Or, both links start functioning but once a week," he told a news conference today.

He also underscored that economy should be stirred up in Armenia's near-border settlements.

"We would benefit from opening of the post in Markara, since it's not so far from the capital," Demoyan said.