Turkey and Armenia clear the land borders of mines
Ruben Rubinyan: “I hope that the agreements will be implemented very soon”
Turkey–Armenia on the border mines have been cleared.
Turkish “gazetekars.com” website informs about this spread.
It is reported that Turkey with Armenia After the normalization process that started after the Karabakh war, concrete steps are being taken.
According to “Gazetekars.com”, following the meeting of the representatives of the two countries, first of all, economic interests came to the fore.
“While the citizens of Kars are waiting for the opening of the Doğugapı border gates, the Israeli company Turkey–Armenia that he cleared the border of mines news The website added that demining works have been going on for about twenty days in the desert area of Ibish village of Akyaka district of Kars.
Although official sources are still silent about this, the special representative of Armenia in negotiations with Turkey, of parliament vice-speaker of Ruben Rubinyan to the Armenian service of Azadlig Radio interviewpositive notes are noticeable.
He said that it is important to quickly implement the first agreements in complex processes such as the Armenia-Turkey dialogue.
According to Rubinya, if the agreements are implemented quickly, it will help build confidence to a large extent. Otherwise, trust is undermined:
“I hope that these agreements will be implemented very soon.”
President of the Union of Armenian Foundations (ERVAP) and “Surp Pirgich Armenian Hospital” Foundation Bedros Shirinoglu with Erdogan Pashinyan that the phone conversation between them was met with satisfaction and joy in the Armenian community said.
In his statement, it is emphasized that the process of normalization of existing relations between the two countries is of great importance in terms of healing the wounds of the past and creating a new atmosphere on the way to a common future.
“These steps taken from the first day laid the foundation for the support and enthusiasm of all sections of the Armenian community in Turkey. The changing relations between the two leaders and this first direct contact between them will be able to open new horizons for the two neighboring countries and two ancient friendly peoples,” said Bedros Shirinoglu.
Bedros Shirinoglu. Source: “aa.com.tr”
Bedros Shirinoglu further noted that the steps taken by Turkey, the leading country in the region, can both change the fate of the South Caucasus and open the door to changing international balances:
“At this difficult moment, we all prudent forces who believe in peace and friendship in both countries, Mr Erdogan and we urge you to accept and support the vision shown by Mr. Pashinyan. However, the preservation of current achievements can provide the desire to take more serious steps in the future. The Armenian community of Turkey is also ready to contribute, realizing its responsibility in this historical turn.”
Azerbaijan Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov a few months ago Azerbaijan He expressed his support for the normalization of Turkey-Armenia relations.
“I try not to be an optimist, but a realist. I believe that Armenia will want to normalize relations with Azerbaijan,” the minister said.
Also, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov noted that Moscow welcomes the course of normalization of Turkish-Armenian bilateral relations:
“On our part, we will be ready for joint work in all directions that will deepen the relations between the countries of the South Caucasus.”
On April 3, 1993, after Armenia occupied Kalbajar, Ankara closed all borders with Yerevan, iron way and weather announced that it has cut off its connections and transit trade lines.