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Leader of Turkeyâ€™s Democratic Left Party: Azerbaijanâ€™s concerns should be necessarily taken into consideration

16 September 2009 08:37 (UTC +04:00)

Masum Turker told journalists after the meeting that they expressed their views concerning the protocols. Turker expressed their concern that even if the protocols are confirmed and borders are reopened, Armenia will not recognize Kars treaty.
â€œWe are mainly concerned about the Karabakh problem and ignorance of Azerbaijanâ€™s position in this issue. We expressed our views to the minister. We consider that the issues that resulted in the closure of the borders with Armenia should be taken into consideration. The government should not take this way unless these reasons are eliminated. Respectable Minister said they will take our views into consideration and will meet with us again if necessary. But we consider that Azerbaijanâ€™s concerns should be necessarily taken into consideration,â€ he said.

Masum Turker also protested against Switzerlandâ€™s mediation in the negotiations with Armenia. He said Switzerland recognizes the so-called Armenian genocide and even holds accountable those who deny the so-called genocide.
â€œThe authorities state that the joint commission of historians will discuss the genocide issue, but Armenians say to the contrary. We are concerned about it,â€ he said.