It's gratifying to see Armenian-Turkish talks getting off the ground, EU Envoy for the South Caucasus said.

"Opening of the Armenian Turkish border will be the first step to change the abnormal situation in the region where three of the longest borders are closed," Peter Semneby said.

Commenting on ratification of Armenia-Turkey protocols, he said, "Ratification is advantageous for both states. Moreover, it's in the interests of Azerbaijan as well. The war in Georgia proved that South Caucasian countries are vulnerable. Consolidation is possible through resolution of the persisting problems only."

Mr. Semneby emphasized that Armenia is not interested in status quo. "Uncertainty can't last eternally," he said.

He also remarked that Russia's recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia complicated resolution of Karabakh problem, Kommersant Daily reported.