The process of normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations has hit a deadlock, according to professor Ruben Safrastyan, director of the RA NAS Institute of Oriental Studies.

“The United States and Turkey are just haggling and the issue of recognition of the Armenian Genocide by Washington is a part of this haggle,” he told reporters on April 14. “Some progress may be expected if Ankara wrings concessions from the U.S. Nevertheless, the protocols will not be completely ratified.

Commenting on Armenian President's visit to Washington, prof. Safrastyan said that Armenia won't make concessions either over Karabakh or the Armenian Genocide issue.

“Official Yerevan appears as a reliable partner, unlike Ankara,” he said.

Asked whether U.S. President Barack Obama may use the term Genocide in his April 24 address, prof. Safrastyan said he doesn’t exclude such a possibility.