Turkey-Armenia normalization is some kind of compensation for U.S.: analyst

“It is necessary to conduct processes of Nagorno Karabakh solution and Turkish-Armenian normalization not in parallel, but in proper direction”, American analyst Vladimir Socor (Jamestown Foundation) said.

"The processes of Nagorno Karabakh solution and Turkish-Armenian normalization are reviewed as parallel processes, but parallel processes can develop at different paces. For example, Turkish-Armenian borders can be opened right tomorrow, but solution to Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and withdrawal of Armenian troops can take years. Therefore it is necessary to conduct the processes not in parallel, but in proper direction," the analyst said.

"The negotiations over both issues should be continued and the processes will coincide in one point, the borders will be opened and troops will be withdrawn at the same time”.

The analyst said Turkish-Armenian normalization was an initiative if the United States.

“President Barack Obama carelessly promised to recognize “Armenian genocide” during his election campaign, but the president didn’t keep his promise, he couldn’t. And Turkish-Armenian relations were some compensation for unredeemed promise”.

Socor said ratification of the protocols depended on some facts, including political processes inside Turkey.

 “Washington is rushing in this issue. Regarding Turkey, I consider that they will delay it until April to gain maximum dividends from the United States," he said.

/APA/