It is necessary for Armenia to recall its signature from Armenia-Turkey Protocols to completely neutralize the documents, explaining it by the fact that Turkey was not sincere in the normalization process. The evidence thereof is Turkey-set preconditions, Giro Manoyan, head of the Hay Dat (Armenian Cause) office, ARF Dashnaktsutyun told a press conference on November 19.
Commenting on the statement that Armenian authorities tarnished the country’s image initiating Armenia-Turkey process, Manoyan said. “If the authorities started talks to provoke respect among the world’s political circles, they should have declared it since the very first day. I consider Armenian authorities made such a move to regulate their legitimacy.
The MP recalled that while suspending the ratification of Armenia-Turkey accords, Armenian President stated Yerevan has not yet withdrawn its signature from the documents. This “yet” exhausted itself long ago. Armenia should make such a move, as it greatly suffered preserving its signature under the documents. Ankara achieved 80% of what it sought, whereas Yerevan gained nothing.
As to whether revival of Armenia-Turkey process is possible, Manoyan stressed that the Protocol should contain three provisions: the party’s decision to establish diplomatic relations, to open the border and solve bilateral problems based on international law and through negotiations.
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