Former speaker of Turkish parliament: Protocols agreed with Armenia cannot be discussed in parliament

Cindoruk said the Turkish authorities made the move under the U.S. instructions.

“Barack Obama’s speech in Turkish parliament contains a paragraph far beyond a recommendation. The current situation is continuation of this paragraph,” he said.

Husamettin Cindoruk said he analyzed the protocols and they may not be discussed in the parliament in such a way.

“There cannot be a conditional international understanding. The parliament’s lawyers should study the documents,” he said.

Cindoruk said Turkey-Armenia relations are trilateral, not bilateral.

“If Turkey wants to solve its problem with Armenia, Azerbaijan should also participate in this process. We cannot disrespect Azerbaijani people with whom we share similar language, religion and family tree,” he said.

Leader of the Democratic Party said there is no problem in the relations with Armenia that should be solved urgently.

“What will happen if Armenian President does not come to watch the match in Bursa? Will the match begin with his goal, or will Sargsyan be a referee? Wrong steps should not be taken for the sake of Armenian President’s visit to Turkey,” he said.

/APA/