TURKEY * ARMENIA * RELATIONS * PARLIAMENTARIAN * OPTIMISM

Turkish MP optimistic over the prospects of normalizing relations with

Armenia-24.03

Yerevan, March 24. /Mediamax/. “Turkey is seeking after improvement of

relations with Armenia, and we look into future with a hope.”

Turkish MP Yasar Nuri Ozturk, representing Turkish Justice and

Development ruling party said this in Yerevan today, Mediamax reports.

Yasar Nuri Ozturk is taking part in the meeting of the commission of the

Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC)

for culture, education and social issues, which started in Yerevan today.

“On coming to power, our party has set its aim to improve relations with

Turkey’s all neighbors, and you can be sure that good times will come

soon,” the Turkish parliamentarian said. -0–

24.03.2004