Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu touched upon the relations with Armenia in his reply to a written request by Nationalist Movement Party MP Turan Cirkin.

According to Star, Davutoglu reminded MP of the progress in Turkey’s good relations with all the neighboring states, except for Armenia.  

The Turkish FM stated that the first step in improving relations with Armenia was the signing of the Protocols. The continuation of the process depends on Armenia’s constructive will to solve the problems, he noted.

Davutoglu expressed confidence that the Armenian-Turkish reconciliation will positively affect the resolution of the Karabakh conflict.

Despite the obstacles on the way to regional peace, Turkey has political will to continue the steps aimed at the establishment of peace, Davutoglu emphasized.

Davutoglu stressed that in case Armenia displays political will as well, the progress will be registered for the entire region.

Unless Armenia shakes Turkey’s extended hand of friendship, it will suffer the most, Davutoglu stressed.