Статья Сержа Саркисяна

[groul]

In Spite Of The Genocide . . .

By Serge Sarkisian

Wall Street Journal , NY

Dec 22 2006

YEREVAN, Armenia -- Over the past few months, attention in Europe has

focused once again on the genocide of the Armenian people. The debate

in the European Parliament over whether Turkey's recognition of the

genocide should be a precondition for membership in the European Union,

and the French National Assembly's bill criminalizing genocide denial,

have put the spotlight on this tragic period of Armenia's history.

I want to look to the future and I hope that Turkey's negotiations

for EU membership will provide the long-awaited opportunity for

our two countries to establish civilized relations for the benefit

of our peoples and the region. Armenia is part of the new European

Neighborhood Policy and is seeking closer ties with the EU. As the

country with the oldest Christian community in the world, we are a

neighbor to Europe, but also to Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkey.

Turkish-Armenian relations and the genocide are, of course, important

factors that need to be considered during Turkey's negotiations

for EU membership. It is important to remember the past to ensure

that such crimes against humanity are not repeated. Nevertheless,

Armenia has a very straightforward and practical position in terms

of future relations with Turkey. We would welcome starting normal

diplomatic and other relations -- without preconditions. That includes

not tying the establishment of diplomatic relations to recognition

of the genocide. More importantly, we want to profit from such

diplomatic relations as a means to overcome the issues that burden our

relations. We cannot expect solutions to come before we start talking

to each other. Solutions will only arise when we work hard for them,

starting by establishing an open dialogue.

In addition to building diplomatic ties between our two countries,

we believe that in negotiating for membership -- and perhaps as a

future EU member state -- Turkey will contribute to an economically

stronger and more stable neighborhood. This is in the interest of both

Turkey and Armenia. EU membership would also make Turkey much more

predictable. It is always easier to deal with a predictable neighbor.

Sadly, in the past Turkey's response to Armenia's desire for normal,

diplomatic relations has been to punish and threaten those who have

recognized the genocide. The breakthrough promised 15 years ago when

Ankara announced its recognition of Armenian independence remains

unfulfilled. Turkey refused then to establish diplomatic relations

with my country -- and refuses to do so to this day. The result

is that our bilateral relations are zero. Worse, Turkey maintains

closed borders with Armenia despite growing international pressure and

condemnation, throws every effort into isolating landlocked Armenia

from international and regional transportation projects and does

not play a constructive role in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. While

these policies contradict contemporary principles of international

relations and world order, Armenia does not regard Turkey's potential

membership in the EU as a threat to national security. Quite the

contrary. We hope it will mean that Turkey will change, and be in a

better position to face both its history and future.

The entry negotiations hold seeds of hope that the impasse between

Turkey and Armenia can eventually be broken. If Turkey lifts the

blockade of its border with Armenia, my small country becomes

geopolitically closer to Europe. Armenia already shares a common

interest with the EU on a large range of issues ranging from regional

security to democratic development.

The statehood that both Armenia and Turkey enjoy is not an apartment.

You cannot sell it and leave it. Neither Turks nor Armenians will

leave the region. The logical solution is to have normal relations

with each other. That's what neighbors seek to do in today's world.

I do not say that Armenia should resolve its relations with Ankara at

any price. What I do say is that it is ready to regulate its relations

with Turkey without any preconditions. Armenia is committed to doing

everything it can to find a way to develop bilateral relations,

as much as we are seeking close cooperation with the EU. We look

forward to the EU becoming increasingly involved in finding a way to

a breakthrough for relations between Turkey and Armenia.

Finally, let me make yet one more appeal to Turkey. We cannot be

permanent enemies -- and even if we could, there is no need or sense in

being such enemies. So for the sake of our future, let us move forward.

Mr. Sarkisian is Armenia's defense minister.

[groul]

Блин, в "Уолл-Стрит джорнэл". Модераторы, пожалуйста, исправьте!

[Ara55]

Ва, то ! А перевести ?

[Cepnyc]

Гроул, исправил.

[Cepnyc]

Ара,

В статье ничего нового. Вся та же битая пластинка о том, что Армения готова установить дипломатические отношения с Турцией без всяких предусловий относительно вопроса геноцида. Армения приветствует членство Турции в ЕС, так как это даст возможность иметь более предсказуемого соседа в лице Турции. Тем не менее армяно-турецкие отношения и геноцид должны оставаться обязательными предусловиями для турецкого членства в союзе. Саркисян призывает Анкару к открытию границ и мирному сосуществованию.

Ай тенц банер.

[Ara55]

Спасибо, Карены

Но почему "ничего нового" ?!

А отсутствие риторики о готовности "возвратить" ? Я заметил, что СС старается уже поменьше говорить об этом. Прогресс однако

[Cepnyc]

Я понимаю, что ты иронизируешь.

Однако, Саркисян писал именно о турецко-армянских отношениях, а не об армяно-азербайджанских или вопроса разрешения карабахского конфликта.

[groul]

Гроул, исправил.

[Cepnyc]

չարժէ

[Arin-Berd]

Наверное очки набирает перед Спюрком.

Спюрк как правило интересует армяно-турецкие отношения, а Азер-ан в их сознании еще не является полноценным и самостоятельным гос-вом. Следовательно это гос-во их мало интересует, к сожалению.

[mazd]

Думаю, СС хочет позиционировать себя так же или примерно так же, как лидер Молдовы Воронин, бывший коммунист, а ныне - демократический лидер с про-западными взглядами.

Вот одна из его последних цитат:

"Европейская интеграция - суть и смысл действий, предпринимаемых нами для укрепления независимости и суверенитета государства, это гарантия необратимости демократических процессов. Я не знаю более важной задачи для руководителей министерств и других подразделений центральной администрации", - подчеркнул глава молдавского государства.

не знаю, пройдёт ли этот трюк Сержа с США...? но СС старается...

:hehe:

[Alexandre Rodrigues]

не знаю, пройдёт ли этот трюк Сержа с США...? но СС старается...

:hehe:

[mazd]

Мазд а откуда вы знаете какую игру ведёт РК и СС ?

А если это всего лишь игра в поддавки с Россией? То о чём я всегда говорил:" если продаваться так не за грош, а золотой" !

Сказать мало - важны поступки .

Я пока воздержусь от коментариев СС.Хотя бы потому что он не президент Армении.