ArmInfo.Ankara supports the complete normalization of relations with Yerevan, but it should be understood that there will be certain conditions within the framework of this process.
Turkey's stated this special representative for the normalization of relations with Armenia, Serdar Kilic, during a speech at the panel discussion on "Peace, Development and Connectivity in the South Caucasus", held within the framework of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.
At the same time, he expressed his belief that the process taking place between Armenia and Turkey today is rather steps aimed at creating trust between the two sides, rather than normalization. "I think we are on the right path, and we need to focus on what unites us and not divides us," said the Turkish diplomat. According to him, it is necessary to show responsibility, otherwise all efforts will be in vain. He urged not to look back at the past, but to look to the future, learning lessons from history. "There should be no negative factors in the Armenian-Turkish normalization. You cannot impose your views," Kilic assured, adding that each region must conduct a dialogue to find ways to solve existing problems.
At the same time, Kilils suggested Ruben Rubinyan, Special Representative of Armenia for the normalization of relations with Turkey, hold a meeting in Yerevan next week, thereby taking a historic step.
To which Rubinyan promised to meet later today and discuss this issue. "I believe that you and I will have the opportunity to meet later and discuss where and when to hold the next round of negotiations," he noted. On July 1, 2022, the fourth meeting of special representatives on the process of normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey, Vice-Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia Ruben Rubinyan and Ambassador Serdar Kilic took place in Vienna.
The parties agreed to ensure, as soon as possible, the possibility of crossing the Armenian-Turkish land border for citizens of third countries visiting Armenia and Turkey, respectively, and decided to begin the necessary processes in this direction.
They also agreed to begin direct air transportation of goods between Armenia and Turkey as soon as possible and decided to begin the necessary processes in this direction. Finally, the parties once again emphasized their agreement to continue the normalization process without preconditions.
The launch of the normalization process was announced on December 13, 2021 by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut avusoglu. At the same time, he emphasized that Ankara will act in coordination with Azerbaijan regarding steps to normalize relations with Armenia.