Wall Street Journal newspaper wrote that Turkey and Armenia paving way for a historical agreement and refered diplomatic sources writing that Turkey and Armenia may announce very soon that they are agreed on opening of state border and establishment of diplomatic relations. Newspaper wrote that such step may help stabilization of the region which gained importance as a corridor for shipment of petroleum and natural gas.
Newspaper wrote that the timing of the agreement was arranged considering Turkey visit of U.S. President Barack Obama. WSJ stated that the agreement between Turkey and Armenia will include three main clauses; Opening of border, establishment of diplomatic relations, establishment of joint historians committee for researchment of 1915 events.
American newspaper wrote that there is a strong opposition by Azerbaijan against this agreement although European countries welcome such agreement for stabilization of Caucasus.
In this context newspaper quoted Deputy Assistant Secretary of United States for European and Eurasion Affairs Matthew Bryza saying, "Normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations will have a positive effect in economy and transportation in the region."
Newspaper reported that Bryza will visit Azerbaijan to discuss with Azerbaijani officials that how will possible opening of Turkey-Armenia border contribute to resolution process of Karabakh conflict.
Newspaper wrote that Analysts think that progress in normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations will prevent recognition of Armenian resolution by United States.
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