All expectations are upon Turkey, not Armenia, expert says.
The earthquake could change the dynamics of Armenian-Turkish relations, Regional Studies Center Director Richard Giragosian stated, during a press conference on Thursday, adding that an Armenian-Turkish conference will soon be held in Istanbul.
“It is clear that everyone waits for Turkey. All expectations are upon Turkey, not Armenia. Armenia has done all that it could, and even more. The conference’s timing is noteworthy: after the tremor in Van and the opening of St. Giragos [Armenian] Church [in Diyarbakir, Turkey],” the analyst noted.
Reflecting on Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan’s offer to provide Turkey earthquake relief, Giragosian said: “Armenia offered its humanitarian aid very quickly. This also shows that Armenia is ready and able to become the deciding party in the process.”
In his words, Armenia could do very little in bilateral relations, and the Turkish foreign policy in recent periods is marked by challenges and losses.
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