States News Service
March 30, 2012 Friday

ARMENIA AND TURKEY: NORMALIZATION OF RELATIONS

WASHINGTON

The following information was released by the U.S. Department of State:

Taken Question

Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

Question Taken at the March 30, 2012 Daily Press Briefing

March 30, 2012

QUESTION: The last time the Secretary of State was in Armenia she
mentioned that its up to Turkey now to make a step towards
reconciliation. Is this the same message that this building is trying
to deliver to Ankara authorities?

ANSWER: We strongly support the efforts of Turkey and Armenia to
normalize their bilateral relationship. The issue is a regular part of
our dialogue with the highest levels of both the Turkish and Armenian
governments.

From: Baghdasarian