After his return from Moscow, Turkish Premier Erdogan restated his stance on Armenia-Turkey reconciliation and Karabakh conflict settlement.

According to Turkish Bugun website, Erdogan said, “It is obvious that Armenia-Turkey reconciliation and Karabakh conflict settlement are interrelated processes off-stage.

Armenia-Turkey border closed as a result of Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict. In order to tackle this issue peace should be ensured. The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan should be resolved. &‘Occupation’ of Karabakh should end, thereafter Armenia-Turkey issue will be easily solved. Turkey undertook certain steps, opened air service, carried out reforms. Presently, numerous Armenians reside in Turkey without citizenship.

I once again call on Russia to be more initiative in Karabakh issue. I had open conversation with Mr. Medvedev and Mr. Putin. Russia impacts Armenia most of any other OSCE Minsk Group states. Once it becomes less initiative in Karabakh peace process, the settlement will become more complex,” Turkish Premier stated.