Opening of Turkish-Armenian border not in NATO agenda: Azeri official
BAKU – The opening of Turkish-Armenian border is not included in the agenda of NATO, Azeri deputy Foreign Minister said commenting on the recent media speculations about the possible border opening for pending NATO drills in the South Caucasus.
"As a Foreign Ministry representative dealing with NATO issues, I can assure you that opening of borders between Turkey and Armenia is not included in the agenda of the alliance, and this issue was not discussed. This is somebody's speculation," – Mr. Araz Azimov was quoted by media as saying on Saturday.
Earlier, media reports suggested that Turkey may temporarily open the border with Armenia on September 11-17 due to the scheduled NATO military exercises in in the South Caucasus country.
However, Turkish Foreign Minister, Mr. Ahmet Davutoglu, denied the rumors.
According to Mr. Azimov, upcoming activities of NATO and its partner countries in Armenia have been already prepared for several months.
"There are plans to use Georgian route to transport NATO military units to Armenia. These plans also include the use of airspace.
"However, no any proposal, desire or demand concerning the transit of a military convoy in Armenia through Turkey are under NATO consideration," – Mr. Azimov added.
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