Turkey finally decided to hire Turkish citizen of Armenian origin Leo Suren Alepli for a key public post, Turkish Hurriyet reports.

For the first time a decision was made to employ Armenian as an expert in EU General Secretariat under State Minister of EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator Egemen Bagis. Out of 115 contenders, Suren should get through the appropriate exams. Final decision depends on National Security Service of Turkey (MIT). After passing all stages, Suren will hold the post in delegation of negotiations for EU membership.