Japan to aid Armenia in conflict settlement
Japan is ready to expand its political and economic cooperation
with Armenia and assist Yerevan in resolving the Upper (Nagorno)
Garabagh conflict and in further normalization of its strained
relations with Turkey, the two governments announced after talks on
Wednesday.
"The sides highlighted the importance of expanding political dialog and economic relations between Japan and Armenia by supporting mutually beneficial initiatives in different areas of cooperation," Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada and his Armenian counterpart Edward Nalbandian said in a joint statement seen by Russian state news agency ITAR-TASS.
The Japanese government pledged to facilitate a peaceful Garabagh settlement "based on the principles and norms of international law." Tokyo also welcomed the process of reconciliation between Turkey and Armenia, which began with the signing in Zurich on October 10 of protocols on forging diplomatic ties and reopening their borders.
Turkish officials have repeatedly said Ankara could mend ties with Yerevan and open the border only after the Garabagh conflict has been fairly resolved.*
"The sides highlighted the importance of expanding political dialog and economic relations between Japan and Armenia by supporting mutually beneficial initiatives in different areas of cooperation," Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada and his Armenian counterpart Edward Nalbandian said in a joint statement seen by Russian state news agency ITAR-TASS.
The Japanese government pledged to facilitate a peaceful Garabagh settlement "based on the principles and norms of international law." Tokyo also welcomed the process of reconciliation between Turkey and Armenia, which began with the signing in Zurich on October 10 of protocols on forging diplomatic ties and reopening their borders.
Turkish officials have repeatedly said Ankara could mend ties with Yerevan and open the border only after the Garabagh conflict has been fairly resolved.*
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