Friday, January 22, 2010

Turkish - Armenia Reconciliation Talks Reach A Roadblock

Armenia gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1990

Armenia Warns Of Breakdown In Turkey Reconciliation -- AFP

YEREVAN — Historic efforts to establish ties between Armenia and Turkey may break down, the Armenian foreign minister warned on Friday, blaming Ankara for obstructing the process.

"If Turkey is not ready to ratify the protocols, if it continues to speak in ultimatums, to set preconditions and to obstruct the process, then I do not exclude that negotiations will break down," Eduard Nalbandian said at a press conference.

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More News On Turkish - Armenian Relations

Armenia warns Turkey peace deal under threat -- Reuters
Armenia Blames Turkey for Delaying Vote on Deal to Open Border -- Business Week
From the Bosphorus: Straight - Disingenuous diplomacy in Turkey, Armenia -- Hurriyet
Turkey and Armenia at odds over protocols -- Financial Times
Turkey Calls Armenian High Court Ruling ‘Unacceptable’ -- Radio Free Europe

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