Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said Armenia will never urge the Diaspora to stop efforts for international recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
“Nevertheless, we are committed to normalize relations with Turkey,” he told a news conference in Istanbul.
“There is a good atmosphere and an active dialogue for normalization of relations. President Gul took the right decision to visit Armenia. We are positive about the process and expect the same attitude from the Turkish side. Opening of borders between the two countries and establishment of diplomatic relations without any preconditions is the way to proceed. This is not a favor that we are asking for, it is in the interest of both sides,” Minister Nalbandian said, Hurriyet daily reports.
The Armenian Foreign Minister was in Istanbul for participation in a summit of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation, as Armenia assumed the rotating presidency in the organization last month.
