TURKISH PEOPLE WILL NOT ACCEPT PARLIAMENT’S DECISION TO RATIFY ARMENIA-TURKEY PROTOCOLS
Today.Az
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Azerbaijan
Nov 5 2009
Day.Az interview with head of Center for Culture and Solidarity of
Azerbaijan in Manisa, Turkey Seyfaddin Ayakai, who is of Azerbaijani
origin.
Day.Az: What do you think about the protocols that aim to normalize
diplomatic relations between Turkey and Armenia? What is your attitude
towards the protocols?
Seyfaddin Ayakai: We have extremely negative attitude towards them
and they are not acceptable for us. There are open doors for Armenians
neither in our heart nor in our land.
Q: Do all Azerbaijanis in Turkey unanimously share your views? What
is the attitude of Turkish people towards the protocols?
A: Stance of Azerbaijanis who live in Turkey does not differ from
the that of Azerbaijanis who live in Azerbaijan Republic. Opening of
Turkish-Armenian border and establishing diplomatic relations will be
considered a betrayal to homeland and its people till Azerbaijan’s
Armenia-occupied lands are freed and Armenians give up claims of
recognition of the so-called "genocide". No patriot in Turkey will
accept it.
Q: Have the organization you lead staged any protest action or public
event on this issue?
A: The most recent event, at which we expressed our attitude to ongoing
processes, was an event dedicated to the 90th anniversary of political
relations between Turkey and Azerbaijan.
Q: Will the Turkish parliament ratify the protocols before the Armenia
liberates Azerbaijan’s occupied lands or not?
A: Turkish-Armenian border will not open until the Karabakh problem
is resolved. The Turkish president, prime minister and other senior
officials have reiterated this on numerous occasions. I believe that
these statements have become historical and it would be very wrong
to decide something against them. Moreover, such a solution would
be a black stain in Turkey’s history. Turkish people will not accept
parliament’s decision to ratify Armenia-Turkey protocols if it happens.
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