Turkish MP: Sargsyan's absense at the NATO summit can be assessed as unwillingness to solve problems

In your opinion, how long normalization of the Armenia-Turkey relations may take?

It's hard to predict anything here. Naturally, this is related to actions Armenia will take in the future. If Armenia de-occupies Azerbaijani territory and gives up unjust claim against Turkey, the normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations is possible, and this may happen in short period of time. I do not think that this can happen very quickly. But if Karabakh conflict settlement fails to see progress and Armenia continues to put claims against Turkey, the normalization is impossible.  
 
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan said that Armenia wants peace and stability in the Caucasus, and therefore it takes efforts to find a peaceful and lasting solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh problem. How can you comment on this statement? Is Armenia close to resolving the problems with Azerbaijan and Turkey?

This is a difficult question to answer unequivocally. I note that after the Armenian-Turkish protocols were signed, Armenia did not give up its claims against Turkey. That is, Armenia still continues its anti-propaganda, makes claims and does not make any concession in its policy. There is no progress in politics towards Azerbaijan, either.
 
What impact might the upcoming OSCE summit in Kazakhstan have on the normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations and Karabakh conflict settlement?
 
It is impossible to normalize Armenian-Turkish relations without settlement to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Besides, in my opinion, it is impossible to reach agreement on any issue while Armenia makes claims towards Turkey. Personally, I do not expect anything from the OSCE summit in Kazakhstan.
 
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan did not take part in the Lisbon summit of NATO. Armenian media reported that Sargsyan may refuse to participate in the OSCE summit in Kazakhstan as well. How can you comment on stance of the Armenian president?

It can be assessed as unwillingness to solve problems. But at the same time, I have not heard that something related to our common problems will be resolved in Kazakhstan.

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said that Turkey is to blame for the possible failure of the Armenian-Turkish process. How can you comment on this statement?
 
Actually, Armenia constantly accuses us of something and does not change its position. I think in this case Armenia will do the same. They sometimes say that they are ready to change stance and negotiate. But when it comes to "action", Armenia puts forwards opposite position. With the help of the diaspora Armenia continues to bring claims against Turkey. Such statements only damage the process of normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations. In this case, Armenia tries to present itself as an innocent party, allegedly doing the right thing. Armenia believes that doing so it gains supporters, although in reality nothing happens.


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