R.Petrosyan: A juridical base of Armenian–Turkish reconciliation

In the very first stage of the normalization process of the Armenian – Turkish relations the ratification process was failed because of Turkey, thinks the NA ARP member Rafik Petrosyan.

Today on the press conference he said that in this stage of the normalization of the relations the diplomatic actions of the RA President and the participation of the big states to the process gave their positive results, in particular was created a juridical base for the further continuation of the normalization process of the Armenian – Turkish relations.

“If Turkey changes its mind and wishes to establish relations with Armenia we will have a juridical bas already, the protocols in that number, based on which the relations will continue,” the speaker said and stressed that Armenia has not rejected its signature but has halted the ratification of the protocols. He also mentioned that the NA order doesn’t put any ratification time limit.

According to the deputy the Armenian – Turkish relationshelped Armenia and the Armenian Diaspora to have a united viewpoint and become together. According to the speaker it also accelerated the process of the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the international community.