Rubinyan: The Armenia-Azerbaijan Process is Now Further Along than the Armenia-Turkey Process

I believe that the Armenia-Azerbaijan process is now further along than the Armenia-Turkey process, stated Ruben Rubinyan, a candidate for the position of Speaker of the National Assembly.

“In the Armenia-Azerbaijan process, for example, the Azerbaijani side lifted restrictions on railway transit from Armenia sooner than Turkey did. There is now direct trade between Armenia and Azerbaijan, referring specifically to petroleum products. I think it is time for Turkey to show more active progress in the Armenia-Turkey reconciliation process; it has long been overdue. I do not understand the reason why Armenia and Turkey should not establish diplomatic relations tomorrow, and why the border should not be opened tomorrow,” Rubinyan said.