Armenia and Turkey sign the relations between the two countries normalization agreement _New China international _New China net

    New China net Zurich, October 10 – (by Liu Guoyuan) Armenian minister of foreign affairs outside the Naerban river and Turkey was Ukrainian special Olympics Lu on 10th signs in Zurich had ended the long-term hostile condition about both countries and realizes the bilateral relations normalization agreement.

    Bilateral signature’s agreement established the foreign relations and opening for both countries seals up many years common boundary to determine the timetable. According to the agreement, during both countries will also establish a joint commission to investigate and to study First World War, occur “the Armenian massacre” event. However, the agreement still needs after the bilateral authorization of parliament to become effective.

    US Secretary of State Hillary, Russian Minister Lavrov, French Minister Kushennei, European Union is responsible for the security and foreign policy senior delegation Solana and others came to participate in this time to be considered that specially is “historical” signing ceremony.

    Armenia the independence had not established the normal diplomatic relations since 1991 with Turkey. Both sides mainly at event have the difference in so-called “the Armenian massacre”. “The Armenian massacre” refers to from 1915 to 1917 Turkish Ottoman Empire rule time 1.5 million Armenia people dead the event. The Turkish all previous government denied that this is the massacre event. Moreover, in Armenia in Azerbaijan’s territorial dispute, Turkey has stood one side Azerbaijan. Turkey has also closed in 1993 with Armenia’s boundary, shows to Azerbaijan the support.

    Under Swiss mediation, parent material both countries issued the joint statement on August 31, announced that both countries will start to establish the foreign relations carry on the political consultation.

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