"We have taken the appropriate steps, we have repaired the Margara checkpoint, they are waiting for the implementation of this agreement by the Turkish side," said Ruben Rubinyan, special representative of Armenia on the issue of normalization of relations with Turkey, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, in a briefing with journalists at the National Assembly.
According to him, in general, the process of normalization of Armenia-Turkey relations continues, the Armenian side is ready to have open borders and established diplomatic relations tomorrow.
"The Armenia-Turkey settlement process and the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process are two different processes, although they can interact with each other. I think that progress in the Armenia-Turkey settlement process will greatly contribute to the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process," he said. Asked if it is possible that at some point there will be a need for a mediator in the negotiations with Azerbaijan, R. Rubinyan answered. "Everything is always possible, but at this stage the negotiations are bilateral.
Until this moment, during the actual negotiations, the parties were alone in the room. I can't rule out that the format might change one day, but that's how it's been so far. The question lies in pragmatism and practicality." To the question, there are opinions that Armenia is in a hurry to sign the peace treaty, R. Rubinyan answered: "But why should we not hurry or wish the good thing to be sooner?"
Source: Panorama.am
