Azerbaijani member of parliament proposes to sign road map with Turkey

"It is necessary for Azerbaijan to sign 'road map' with Ankara before signing of the protocol on establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkey and Armenia scheduled for October 10. Turkey must take obligations on issues that can harm Azerbaijani interests," MP, deputy chairman of Azerbaijani pro-governmental 'Ana Veten' party Zahid Oruj said.

Final version of the protocol will be signed between Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and his Armenian counterpart Edward Nalbandian on Oct. 10-11, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan told media earlier.

Turkey and Armenia reached an agreement to launch 'internal political consultations' concerning signing of 'Protocol on establishment of diplomatic relations' and 'Protocol on development of bilateral relations' during the talks under Switzerland's mediation, Turkish foreign ministry said in August.

"Political consultations will complete during six weeks. Afterwards, two protocols will be signed. Then they will be submitted for approval of both countries' parliaments," Turkish foreign ministry said.

Tirkey-Armenia border has been closed since 1993.

Oruj said that opening of Turkish-Armenian border can seriously impact the processes in the region.

The first deputy speaker Ziyafet Askerov voiced his anxiety concerning this issue.

"We believe that Turkey will not take any actions contradicting Azerbaijani interests," he said.

/Trend News/