Giving an interview to Armenian pres, Director of Armenian Center for National and International Studies Richard Giragosian said that Armenia and Turkey will benefit opening of border. He said that diplomatic relations between Turkey and Armenia will be established after opening of state border.
He said that Obama has a shift in policy over recognizing so called “Armenian genocide” due to strategical importance of Turkey for plans of US on Iraq, Afghanistan and Middle East, even he pledged for recognition. He said that he does not believe that Obama will use the term “genocide” in his 24 April statement.
Commenting over decision of Turkey visit of U.S. President Barack Obama, Giragosian said that it means the recognition of Turkey’s increasing role in the region and its future position in international area by United States.
Replying a question whether he believes that Turkish-Armenian border will be opened in 2009, Armenian expert said that both countries have potential benefits from opening of borders. He said that opening of border will also cause economic growth of eastern region of Turkey which will help Turkey fighting against PKK terrorism.