Serzh Sargsyan intends to invite Ilham Aliyev to potential opening of Armenian-Turkish border

Serzh Sargsyan intends to invite Ilham Aliyev to potential opening of Armenian-Turkish border
February 10, 2010 - 20:15 AMT

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Attempts to link the normalization of Armenia-Turkey relations to the talks around the Karabakh issue will undermine both processes, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan said in his speech at Chatham House, Royal Institute of International Affairs.



“I, however, believe that the rapid normalization of Armenia-Turkey relations can set an example of a proactive problem-solving attitude that will positively stimulate and set an example the resolution of the Karabakh conflict.



“I would like to take one step further and inform you that I am going to invite President Aliyev to the potential opening ceremony of the Armenian-Turkish border. I believe it can serve as an essential and in some ways exemplary measure for the region, which will clearly demonstrate how existing problems should be solved,” Armenian leader stated.

The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan

The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan broke out as result of the ethnic cleansing launched by the Azeri authorities in the final years of the Soviet Union. The Karabakh War was fought from 1991 (when the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was proclaimed) to 1994 (when a ceasefire was sealed by Armenia, NKR and Azerbaijan). Most of Nagorno Karabakh and a security zone consisting of 7 regions are now under control of NKR defense army. Armenia and Azerbaijan are holding peace talks mediated by the OSCE Minsk Group up till now.

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