“I think that the Armenian-Turkish Protocols must be discussed by political forces, with the participation of the Armenian President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, without any time limits,” stated Aram Sargsyan Chairman of the Democratic Party of Armenia (DPA).

He considers parliamentary discussions of the Protocols too early, as some of the points, particularly the one on mutual recognition of borders, are “unacceptable.” “The Foreign Office must prevent this wording from being incorporated in the document,” Sargsyan said. He also regards as unacceptable the discussion of the Armenian Genocide by a commission of historians or at any other level. The DPA leader stressed the need for amendments to the Protocols. “If the political forces’ proposals are rejected, they have the right to apply to the people and get the document amended with their help. The authorities must realize it,” Sargsyan said.