On September 7 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received representatives of leading Turkish media, who were in Yerevan to be present at the match between Armenian and Turkish football teams.
Answering the question on Turkish President’s visit to Armenian by the invitation of Armenian President, Minister Nalbandian defined it as a historic visit, which can be a serious stimulus for normalization of bilateral relations. In Minister’s opinion it will promote confidence, stability, security and cooperation in the region.
Edward Nalbandian underlined that Armenia is sincerely interested in normalization of relations with its neighbor state. He told hat after the meetings between Presidents and Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Turkey, the Armenian side has an impression that Turkish leaders wish the same.
Analyzing international reactions on Turkish President’s visit to Armenia, Minister Nalbandian told, that the meeting of Armenian and Turkish Presidents focused the attention of international media and it had become the news number one, and added “soccer diplomacy” phrase into the diplomatic vocabulary.
In the end of the meeting Minister Nalbandian thanked Turkish journalists and emphasized, that their questions, as well as articles published in the past, have positively covered Armenian President’s invitation and influenced decision making for the visit and process of normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations. In their turn Turkish journalists thanked Minister Nalbandian for the warm and sincere conversation and assured that they will continue their efforts, aimed at establishment of friendly relations between Armenian and Turkish peoples.