Turkey continues to set conditions for normalization of relations with Armenia

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Turkish-Armenian border can be opened only after Armenia "restores Azerbaijan's territorial integrity," Turkish Trade Minister said.



"We are open to developing relations with Armenia, to open borders, and to develop trade," Kursad Tuzmen said during an Azeri-Turkish business forum in Baku on Thursday.



"We do not oppose developing trade relations, which will have a positive influence on the development of the whole region. However, prior to this Azerbaijan's territorial integrity should be restored," he added, Hurriyet reports.
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