Turkey accepts the “no preconditions” concept in Armenia-Turkey normalization process, but gives priority to peace in the region, which is impossible without the resolution of the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict, Turkish Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated in his address to the nation.

Commenting on his meeting with RA President Serzh Sargsyan on the sidelines of the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, the Turkish Premier said he informed the Armenian leader of Turkey’s sincere efforts to normalize the bilateral relations and expect Armenia to show similar sincerity. Turkey clearly stated its expectations from Azerbaijan and Armenia and underlined the importance of steps that would facilitate the resolution of the conflict. However, the normalization process will end in stalemate if the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict remains unsettled.

Commenting on Armenia’s suspending the ratification process, the Turkish Premier said it is up to Armenia to decide. But Turkey has not changed its stance aimed at settling the problem and remained committed to the letter and spirit of the Protocols, Erdogan declared.

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