make preferable“EU welcomes the signs of improvement of Turkish-Armenian relations,” Anders Jörle, Head of the Swedish MFA Press Service informed NEWS.am.
In response to NEWS.am reporter’s question: “What is the position of Sweden presiding in EU on Armenian-Turkish relations rapprochement in connection with Serzh Sargsyan’s forthcoming visit to Turkey in fall this year,” Jörle said that EU supports the efforts to open the border and to establish bilateral, diplomatic relations between Armenia and Turkey.
Besides, Head of press service added, that European Union is in favour of stable South Caucasus region with open borders, thus taking advantage of all opportunities for prosperity.
Recently Serzh Sargsyan re-affirmed his readiness to pay a return visit to Turkey provided the Armenian-Turkish border gate is opened or unblocking process in progress. Not much time left till Armenia-Turkey football match, thus Armenian President voiced a hope that under current bilateral relations’ normalization, Turkish side will make constructive decisions to provide appropriate conditions enabling Sargyan to go to see the match.
The necessity of Armenian-Turkish border gate unblocking is outlined in the roadmap. The two governments have agreed on a framework and roadmap for normalization under Swiss auspices.
