Erdogan: If Armenia is committed to continuing process of normalizing relations, open borders

“We will continue to respond to positive steps taken by Armenia. Earlier, Ankara decided to resume direct flights between our countries to strengthen connections. As you know, charter flights opened at the beginning of the month. We expect the Armenia to continue to approach To the question of the normalization of relations. Turkey stated that by creating a platform “3 + 3″, we will be able to solve the problems between us. ” This was said by President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan in an interview with Turkish journalists.

According to him, the process of normalizing relations between Turkey and Armenia can go in parallel with the same process between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

“Our idea about regional cooperation supports these bilateral processes. Everyone should act constructively to take advantage of this historical opportunity. We will continue to take all the steps in close coordination with Azerbaijan,” Erdogan stressed.

The head of the Turkish state also stated that the region needs the world, and stability.

“The South Caucasus needs a world and stability. My brother, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, too, also thinks. Turkey is pleased with the will of Armenia to the process of normalization. We also know that they also have expectations from negotiations, such as the opening of the borders and the establishment of diplomatic Relations. If Armenia is committed to the continuation of the process, then for us there will be no reason to keep the borders closed, “Erdogan said.