Turkey accepts the “no preconditions” concept in the Armenian-Turkish normalization process, but gives priority to peace in the region, which is impossible without the resolution of the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict, Turkish Premier Recep Erdogan stated in his address to the nation.
Commenting on his meeting with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan during the Global Nuclear Security Summit in the United States, the Turkish Premier stated he informed the Armenian leader of Turkey’s sincere efforts to normalize the bilateral relations and expect Armenia to show similar sincerity. Turkey clearly stated its expectations form Azerbaijan and Armenia and underlined the importance of steps that would facilitate the resolution of the conflict. However, the normalization process will end in stalemate if the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict remains unsettled.
Commenting on Armenia’s suspending the ratification process, the Turkish Premier said it is up to Armenia to decide. But Turkey has not changed its position aimed at settling the problem and remained committed to the letter and spirit of the protocols, Erdogan said.
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