Turkish FM asks Russian counterpart to influence Armenia

He also added that the resolution of relations between Armenia and Turkey must proceed on par with the Armenian-Azerbaijani talks.

The Turkish FM said that he will hold bilateral talks with officials of Armenia in Yerevan if necessary.

Notably, a private meeting of Babacan with Russian FM Sergey Lavrov and deputy FM of Azerbaijan Mahmud Mamedquliyev.

According to NTV, Turkish FM Ali Babacan asked Sergey Lavrov to urge Armenia to intensify efforts in the resolution of the Karabakh conflict.

As for the possible meeting of Edward Nalbandyan and Ali Babacan, spokesman for the Armenian Foreign Ministry Tigran Balayan said that no such meeting has occurred yet.

/Tert.am/