Edward Sharmazanov: Armenian-Turkish relations should not be a matter of speculation
Armenia's position in normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations is clear: the Armenian side supports establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries without any preconditions, Edward Sharmazanov , spokesman for the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) told a press conference in Yerevan today.
According to him, the issue of the Armenian Genocide can not be regarded as a precondition. The issue of Karabakh can not be tied with the Armenian-Turkish relations as well. "Either in Armenia or Turkey, normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations has received various reactions," Mr. Sharmazanov said. He also positively estimated that the Armenian President organized public discussions with party leaders, in National Security Council, the projected discussion on October 1 in the National Assembly.
"The position of political forces being always against introducing of the Armenian Genocide issue in country's foreign policy agenda, and speculating today over that issue, is not clear. Neither the Genocide, nor the Karabakh issue should become a matter of speculation," Edward Sharmazanov said. He also stressed that RA President and foreign minister repeatedly stated that the issue of the Armenian Genocide cannot become an issue of trade.
According to him, the issue of the Armenian Genocide can not be regarded as a precondition. The issue of Karabakh can not be tied with the Armenian-Turkish relations as well. "Either in Armenia or Turkey, normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations has received various reactions," Mr. Sharmazanov said. He also positively estimated that the Armenian President organized public discussions with party leaders, in National Security Council, the projected discussion on October 1 in the National Assembly.
"The position of political forces being always against introducing of the Armenian Genocide issue in country's foreign policy agenda, and speculating today over that issue, is not clear. Neither the Genocide, nor the Karabakh issue should become a matter of speculation," Edward Sharmazanov said. He also stressed that RA President and foreign minister repeatedly stated that the issue of the Armenian Genocide cannot become an issue of trade.
