Following the assurance given by Ankara to Baku that Turkey will never violate Azerbaijani interests, Moscow conveyed the message to Baku that Azerbaijan’s interests will not be violated. Russia stated that the protocol agreement between Turkey and Armenia will bring peace and tranquillity to the region.
Moscow welcomed the steps of Ankara and Yerevan towards peace and cooperation. Russian Foreign Ministry stated that they welcome the agreement between Turkey and Armenia and stressed that these steps will not bring any damage for a thrid party. Thereupon, Moscow gave Baku an assurance about Nagorno-Karabakh following the assurance given by Ankara.
Foreign Ministry of Russia stated, “We see Turkey and Armenia as two friendly countries. We evaluate their steps towards rapprochement as a positive development that was being expected since long time. We approach internal consultation process as two countries domestic affairs. We want to state the steps are planned to made in accordance with these protocols will not bring any damage for a third party.” At the end of the statement, Russian Foreign Ministry stated that development of the relations between Turkey and Armenia will bring peace and security to the region.
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan had also stated that protocols will be discussed in the Turkish Grand National Assembly and that they will not make any steps that would violate Baku’s interests.
On the other hand, leader of Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) Devlet Bahceli criticized Armenian opening harshly. Bahceli claimed that the process between Turkey and Armenia is conflicting with Turkey’s interests and that Turkey was yielding Armenian demands. Stating that MHP is against the protocols, Bahceli said, “Process of internal consultation is fantasy.” Issuing a written statement, Nationalist Movement Party stated that MHP will stand against the protocol agreement as it will be brought to Turkish Parliament. Touching the issue of Nagorno-Karabakh, Bahceli said, “Opening of borders without return of occupied Azerbaijani lands cannot be considered.”
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