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Turkish Prime-Minister calls on Armenia to release Nagorno Karabakh

10 February 2008 12:19 (UTC +04:00)

â€œThere is not diplomatic relations between us. Our borders are closed. The reasons are Nagorno Karabakh conflict and genocide occurred in 1915.We are not under war condition with Turkey. Why do not we discuss these issues? Why do not we establish diplomatic relations?â€ he said.
Erdogan answered Armenian Foreign Ministerâ€™s question very seriously. He noted that, He restored air cargo transportation with Armenia after he was Minister. We restored Armenian Church in Akdamar Island. There are 40,000 Armenian in Turkey now. Why do they move to my country? We have not any problem with Armenian citizens. You should answer why Armenians are moving from Armenia and several countries of world to Turkey. Because Turkey is a country of peace!â€ he said.
Erdogan called on Armenia to release Nagorno Karabakh.
â€œThe whole word recognizes Armenia as an aggressive country. Leave for Nagorno Karabakh! Let hundreds, thousands Azerbaijanis live there. They are also our brothers. Why do not you have forbearance for this? If you have forbearance, you will contribute to peaceful issue. Nagorno Karabakh events disclose who committed genocide and drove out innocent people from their lands,â€ he said.
Erdogan called on Armenia to give up claims on Armenian genocide and disclose archives on 1915 events together.