Turkey Must Respect Armenia Before Entering EU

To become a member of the European Union Turkey must fulfill its commitments and achieve economical, political, regional and social progress. The regional policy of Turkey is promoting difficulties and tension in South Caucasus and harms affects hampers the progress in the Republic of Armenia.

This statement was made by head of the Armenia Support Group, Congressman Joe Knollenberg at the Representatives' Chamber of the US Parliament.

The Armenian Assembly of America reports that the 13 yearlong blockade of a European Council member-state is an intolerable fact. Therefore, before becoming an EU member, Turkey must accept its faults and respect its neighbors, particularly Armenia.

By Aghavni Harutiunian for AZG.am