Turkey should not defend Azerbaijan’s interests and demand Armenia’s abandoning the seized territories as a precondition for the establishment of the Armenian-Turkish relations, Co-Chairman of the Armenian-Turkish Relations Development Council Kaan Soyak stated in Yerevan today. According to him, the organization headed by him advocates activation of Turkish-Armenian relations and raising the blockade of the Armenian border. “Europe has not had borders for long time and I think Armenia and Turkey should not be separated by borders. These two countries should follow the example of the European states”, he said. However the issue of the opening of the Armenian-Turkish border will remain unsettled for many years if the parties are fundamental on their stands. “For the soonest resolution of the problem I exert pressure on the Turkish governmental circles within the limits of the possible. I call my Armenian colleagues to follow my example and put pressure upon the Armenian government”, the Turkish businessman noted.
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