The Turkish Foreign Minister stated a few weeks ago that the Armenian-Turkish border would not be reopened even for a while. What is the reason for further reports is unclear, but it may be propaganda, Giro Manoyan, head of the Hay Dat (Armenian Cause) office, Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF), told NEWS.am.

The rumors about the Turkish authorities’ intention to reopen the border on the threshold of NATO maneuvers in Armenia are aimed at confusing the Armenian and international public. “This is an attempt to make an impression that the Turkish side is making positive steps to normalize Armenian-Turkish relations. Although I do not rule it out, the border is unlikely to reopen in the context of the Turkish foreign minister’s statement. The rest is anonymous information,” Manoyan said.

As to the reason for the examination of road conditions on the Armenian-Turkish border, Manoyan said: “I am not sure that the purpose is to make any preparations by September. It is mere propaganda.”

Iğdır Governor ordered road conditions to be examined along the Armenian-Turkish border. Some think the aim is to ensure Turkey’s participation in NATO maneuvers to be held in Armenia on September 11-17.