Armenia’s relations with Turkey must be regulated. Unfortunately, this is not possible at this historical stage. Diplomatic smiles, oriental compliments of Turkish officials to the Armenian authorities, and even plans to restore some bridges and roads can inspire only extremely naive people. Or people who think that the Republic of Armenia can exist as a state under the “protectorate” of Turkey. The delusion of the latter is so deep that I cannot imagine how, with what arguments, it is possible to dissuade those people.
And let me remind the naive that the blockade of Artsakh is carried out with the instigation and support of Turkey; for example, the Turkish ambassador in Azerbaijan specially visited the fake “environmentalists” to encourage them.
Of course, some Armenians may think that RA-Turkey relations have nothing to do with the fact that 120,000 Armenians, including 30,000 children, are spending this winter without light, heat, and everyday food. Also, these relations have nothing to do with the fact that thousands of our compatriots were killed by Turkish “Bayraktar” UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) on the panels on which Turkish servicemen were sitting. In this case, I must record that those people and I understand different things under the state “Republic of Armenia.”
Even if a peace treaty is signed between Armenia and Azerbaijan, it will not immediately lead to opening the Armenia-Turkey border and establishing diplomatic relations. Turkey will take that step only after (if) Azerbaijan establishes absolute control over Artsakh, creating precise prerequisites for the depopulation of that part of our homeland.
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After all this, it is clear that the question “Was Ararat Mirzoyan’s visit to Turkey correct?” is not formulated correctly. It all depends on the results. If the Berdzor corridor opens as a result, then, naturally, the visit can be considered highly successful.
ARAM ABRAHAMYAN
