Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan’s statement on suspension of the process of ratification of Protocols on normalization of relations with Turkey was a signal for both international community and Ankara, said Eduard Sharmazanov, secretary of the Republican Party of Armenia.

“President Sargsyan confirmed Armenia’s commitment to normalize relations without preconditions, announcing not termination but suspension of the ratification process. Armenia didn’t withdraw its signature from Protocols,” he told journalists on April 23.

As to Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process, he said that the NKR status remains the core issue in talks. “Armenia will not make unilateral concessions. Artsakh can’t be a part of Azerbaijan,” Mr. Sharmazanov said.