Deputy secretary of state Philip Gordon reaffirms Washington’s support for normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations
YEREVAN, February 25, /ARKA/. Deputy Secretary of State Philip Gordon has reaffirmed today Washington’s support for the process of normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations during a meeting with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan in Kiev, Ukraine, the press office of Armenian president reported.
He was quoted as saying that he assesses highly the constructive position of Armenia at all stages of the process. He also said that unconditional ratification of Turkish-Armenian protocols by the parliaments of both countries is important for normalization of their resolution.
President Sargsyan for his part presented once again Armenia’s position over the current state of the process, saying that Armenia remains committed to improving its relations with Turkey.
President Sargsyan was in Kiev to attend the inauguration ceremony of its new president Viktor Yanukovic. M.M. -0-