ARF-D Bureau member, responsible for ARF-D political affairs office Giro Manoyan considers it strange that no reference was made to the Armenian-Turkish relations at government’s program.
As to whether it is equivalent approach if to consider Turkey’s zero interest toward regulation of relations with Armenia, Manoyan said, “It is not so, because if we do not refer to it, it means that it is not of any significance for us. In such case Turkey’s stance would have been justified. It will mean that the regulation of Armenian-Turkish relations is important neither for Turkey nor for Armenia. Of course, we do not have anything to concede but it will be right for us to always demand from Turkey non-hostile attitude toward Armenia, establishment of diplomatic relations and lifting the blockade,” he said.
Giro Manoyan refrained from any other comments, adding that the ARF-D will come up with an extended statement about the program of the government.
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