Interfax, Russia
Oct 10 2009
Armenia disliked mention of Karabakh in Turkey’s draft statement – sources
ZURIEVAN Oct 10
The draft statement of Turkey that was supposed to follow the signing
of Armenian-Turkish protocols in Zurich contained a phrase about
Nagorno Karabakh, the Armenian media reported Saturday evening quoting
diplomatic sources.
They said that in this context the Armenian side expressed its protest
and after talks with Armenian representatives U.S. Secretary of State
Hillary Clinton received an amended text of the statement.
U.S. State Department spokesman Ian Kelly told reports in Zurich that
U.S. diplomats are helping the sides reach agreement on the statement
that should be announced at the ceremony.
Clinton held talks with Armenian Foreign Minister Eduard Nalbandian
and Turkish officials to settle the differences, the Armenian media
said.
Unconfirmed reports say the Armenian side is holding intensive
consultations to make its point clear. It is possible that the
Armenian delegation will come up with an announcement.
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