The New York Times: Armenia and Turkey, bitter foes for a century, took a step toward reconciliation Monday by announcing they would launch final talks aimed at establishing diplomatic ties.

Times: The talks still face many pitfalls, primarily Armenia's campaign for international recognition of the Turkish genocide of Armenians. Although Mr Sargsyan has indicated the dispute would not be a deal-breaker, nationalist sentiment in Turkey about the massacre still runs high. The restoration of diplomatic ties with Armenia would also improve Turkey's chances of gaining European Union membership.

TRİBUNE DE GENEVE: Armenia and Turkey succeeded in the establishment of diplomatic relations. After dozen years of distrust and mutual reproaches it is a crucial step in the reconciliation process between two neighbouring countries.

BBC: Turkey and Armenia have agreed to begin six weeks of consultations aimed at re-establishing diplomatic ties after almost 100 years of hostility.

EL PAİS: Turkey and Armenia are close to establishment of diplomatic relations. After 100 years of hostility the countries are on the way to Armenian-Turkish border opening.

EURONEWS: Relations between hostile neighbours Turkey and Armenia have taken a turn for the better with the two countries’ agreeing to hold talks on establishing diplomatic ties.

DEUTSCHE WELLE: Football diplomacy opens a new chapter in Armenian-Turkish relations. Ankara takes unexpected steps to ensure Serzh Sargsyan’s visit to Turkey, October 14.