The reason for the Protocols’ signing delay was the fact that Turkey intended to use the wording that was out of the process essence, said Vigen Sargsyan, Deputy Chief of Presidential Staff.

According to him, it was decided to refuse making final statements under pressure of Armenian side and mediators’ support.

“I suppose that one should see only those things in the Protocols written on the paper. It is legal paper that foresees precise sequence of steps and actions’ schedule,” he underlined, adding that the mobilization of professional efforts is needed to achieve the most advantageous results for Armenia.

Earlier RA MFA Press Secretary Tigran Balayan explained the reason for the delay – the Turkish side’s attempt to include a phrase in the final statement, which was unacceptable for the Armenian side. “We managed to thwart the attempts,” said Balayan. He did not go into details concerning the wording. He pointed out that the sides decided to refrain from any final statements.

Referring to diplomatic sources, Today’s Zaman reported that the Tujrkish side’s statement on the signing results included a mention of Nagorno-Karabakh. The Armenian side made a protest.