Turkish Expert Says Armenians, Turks Not In Bad Relations

TURKISH EXPERT SAYS ARMENIANS, TURKS NOT IN BAD RELATIONS

Panorama, Armenia
Oct 10 2011

“Turkey has lots of problems today, though the country doesn’t forget
about Armenia. We appreciate the process and think a vital history
issue is to be challenged,” said Burcu Gyultekin-Punsman, expert of
Ankara based TEPAV foundation, in Yerevan during panel discussions.

Turkish expert, referring to the mending process of Armenian-Turkish
relations, has said that Turkey is committed to cooperate with Armenia
and to eliminate the embargo.

“Maybe some regional bases ought to be used to reduce the risk of
failed diplomatic relations,” said the Turkish expert signifying
communication between the societies, making audible the voice of
the societies.

The expert has stated that the process exists, since there is social
communication between Armenia and Turkey. “I don’t think the Armenians
and the Turks are in bad relations, and if we compare Turkey’s
relations with other countries, maybe we can find more problems than
with Armenia. Maybe Armenia can back Turkey to reinforce relations,
let’s say, with the countries of Middle East, where Armenia has warm
relations with those countries,” said Mrs. Gyultekin-Punsman.