UK urges Minsk Group to mediate a solution between Azerbaijan, Armenia: UK ambassador

On Turkish efforts to normalize ties with its neighbor Armenia, the ambassador said the government was very courageous to take that step.

“My sense is now that probably we have to make progress on that [Nagorno-Karabakh] issue in order to take a step forward in the Armenian road map more generally,” said Baird.

“I didn’t think they (Turkey) have very much choice, frankly. Turkey has good relations with Azerbaijan and it is trying to build better relations with the Armenians. You cannot choose one over another. I mean, you’ve basically got to, for the purposes of regional stability, take these things forward together.”

He added, “We’ll be strongly urging the United States and the Minsk Group mediating a solution between Azerbaijan and Armenia to reach an agreement now.”

Ankara has repeatedly stated that it will open Armenia-Turkey border only after Karabakh conflict is settled.

/ARMENIA Today/