On October 10, Zurich hosted an important international event – signing of Protocols on the establishment of diplomatic ties and development of bilateral cooperation between Armenia and Turkey, RF MFA official representative Andrey Nesterenko told a briefing in Russian Foreign Ministry. Moscow, he said, sincerely welcomes the fact, considering Russia’s friendly ties with both Armenia and Turkey.
“We are convinced that the contents of Protocols reiterates both countries’ firm determination to meet their share of responsibility. It’s notable that no step envisaged therein can be interpreted as harmful to a third party. The re-establishment of ties between two neighboring states will lead to active trade economic contacts, positively affecting social-economic situation in Armenia and Turkey.”
We welcome Armenian and Turkish partners’ pragmatic and practical joint work towards settling complicated issues.
Protocol signing is the first step towards normalization of ties. Parties are required to ratify documents as soon as possible and start their practical implementation, RF MFA official representative stressed
