Armenia-Turkey normalization did no reach a stalemate, its continuation and development is obvious, Deputy Chairman of “Rule of Law” Party (OYK) Mher Shahgeldyan said at the April 20 meeting with journalists. According to him, the process can be lasting. “We are through negotiating, diplomatic and regional track which has its own stages and logic,” he stated.

Commenting on the statements by Armenian and Turkish sides on reconciliation, Shahgeldyan said: “Some concepts of this process ending are available, they have already been formed. Our position is clear: Armenia says &‘relations without preconditions’ and the approaches already agreed upon under the Protocols signed last year in Zurich advance. Turkish side holds conflicting views within ruling political elite, that makes different statements. That is to say, we reckon the problem is with them.”

Asked about terms of Armenia-Turkey border opening, Shahgeldyan replied that it is difficult to announce a date at the moment, but basically it is based on Turkish side’s stance.

L.A.