The recent tensions between Armenia and Turkey had a particular effect, according to Lernik Aleksanyan, member RPA parliamentary group.

“The Washington meetings revealed the true intentions of both sides. Diplomatic tricks are no longer effective in the process,” he told reporters in Yerevan on April 17.

Meanwhile, he presumed that the dialogue will be continued after April 24

Supporting his party fellow Galust Sahakyan’s opinion that the border Armenian-Turkish border can be opened before ratification of the protocols, he said, “The border can be opened by economic motives, but establishment of diplomatic relations between the two states remains the core issue.”

As to the upcoming visit of Armenian President to Moscow, Mr. Aleksanyan said “it’s normal, as Russia is Armenia’s strategic partner and is engaged in regional processes.”