We will support any step taken by Turkey and Armenia, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing, commenting on statements on normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations.
“We proceed from the fact that the normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations would contribute to recovery of the general situation in the region and, of course, it would help create a healthy atmosphere of confidence and friendly-neighborliness,” Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Maria Zakharova said.
“From this perspective, Russia welcomes the disposition of Yerevan and Ankara to launch dialogue to discuss the issues of normalization of relations. Designating special envoys to achieve these goals is a logical and reasonable step. On our part, we are ready to support this process in every way,” Zakharova added.
She reminded that the organizing of the first session of the ‘3+3’ regional advisory platform in Moscow on December 10 was also a contribution to rapprochement of Yerevan and Ankara, as well as the other participants in this format.
“The specified prospect for resumption of direct flights to and from Istanbul and Yerevan are also in line with the goals and spirit of such agreements,” she stated.
