Ankara’s aggressive propaganda aimed at promoting its image in the region and worldwide cannot but cause concern, Turkish studies expert told journalists on Tuesday. Ruben Melkonyan stressed in case Turkey fulfills its ambitions Armenia will deal with an authoritative country.  

He noted that Turkey can not be unbiased towards Armenia and therefore its growing role in the region, as well as claims for participation in the Karabakh peace process, are unacceptable to the Armenian side.

As regards the Armenian-Turkish protocols, the expert deems Ankara’s aspiration for “zero problems with neighbors” policy is unconvincing in the context of “frozen” protocols.

Melkonyan considers Armenia still poses a threat to Turkey’s authority. “The fact that the Armenian-Turkish border remains closed prevents promotion of Turkish policy,” he added. At the same time, he believes at this stage, the Armenian side should not take serious steps, but focus on holding its positions.