Armenia-Turkey protocols are elaborated based on the exclusion of mutual preconditions’ principle, stated Vazgen Manukyan, National Democratic Unity leader after the RA President’s consultations with political forces on the Armenian-Turkish reconciliation.

There are many discrepancies in the documents, thus the establishment of the new policy in the region is essential as in the absence of such Armenia might “be drowned”. The documents currently discussed by Armenian authorities are related to Armenian statehood, not Diaspora. “Diaspora can continue its struggle for their ambitions,” he said. As to Karabakh issue, Protocols’ signing can contribute to the peaceful settlement of Karabakh conflict. “Serzh Sargsyan will never make compromise till the final settlement of Karabakh conflict and recognition of NKR independence. It is absurd,” Manukyan underlined.

“Undoubtedly, there are certain concerns on Armenia-Turkey Protocols, however fears are entailed by reasons,” he stated. Speaking about Dashnaktsutyun’s position, namely the unacceptability of mutual recognition of borders, depriving Armenia of possibility to put forward territorial claims to Turkey, Manukyan pointed out: “Should we form arrays and attack Turkey if the borders are not recognized? How can one establish diplomatic relations without recognition of its borders?” Manukyan wonders. The amendments to the Protocols are advantageous for Turkey as it will be capable of initiating favourable alterations.