Turkish Institute For Progress Asks Armenian President To Reconsider 2009 Agreement

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following reports that Armenian president Serge Sarkisian is refusing to ratify a 2009 Agreement brokered by the United States, the Turkish Institute for Progress is calling on him to reconsider the decision that will cause further roadblocks to much needed diplomatic ties in the region.

Members of the Turkish Institute for Progress suggest that by participating in a formal dialogue and exploring more partnership with Turkey, Armenia can reclaim its national sovereignty and prevent alienating itself from the global community.

"This Agreement is an important part of the process," stated Derya Berk, President of the Turkish Institute for Progress. "It demonstrates a spirit of cooperation that the region needs to heal old wounds and look to the future for mutually beneficial partnerships. We welcome an opportunity to work together with the Armenian community to explore ways to work in the spirit of cooperation and for the greater good of Turks and Armenians across the globe."

"We hope President Sarkisian will reconsider his position on this matter and that the Armenian community globally will join us in advocating for solutions moving forward," Berk continued. "Simply refusing these continued overtures, especially those advocated and negotiated by the United States, will cause division where progress toward healing is well underway."

The Turkish Institute for Progress was formed recently to demonstrate areas of international cooperation with Turkey and establish additional avenues to achieve global progress on economic, social, and security issues, including: breaking down barriers to trade, addressing regional energy dependence, and deterring the continued spread of radicalism.

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SOURCE Turkish Institute for Progress

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