AUSTRIA WELCOMES PROTOCOLS’ SIGNING
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19:06 / 10/12/2009
Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger welcomed Armenia-Turkey
Protocols’ signing on October 10 in Zurich. He called it "a landmark
in Armenian-Turkish relations’ normalization." Spindelegger underlined
that it is an encouraging step for both sides in their complicated
relations for nearly an age.
Foreign Minister called on the sides to continue reconciliation process
to overcome disagreement and undertake the crucial steps. The agreement
will positively impact stability and security of the Black sea region,
critical for Austria and Europe on the whole.
In case Oct. 10 signed Protocols are ratified by both countries’
Parliaments, Turkey will be forced to unblock Armenian-Turkish border
within next two months. October 14, Armenia-Turkey match will be held
in Bursa. As expected, RA President Serzh Sargsyan will attend.