Turkish journalist: Turkey should not open borders with Armenia unless Nagorno Karabakh conflict is solved

At the invitation of editor-in-chief of Zaman-Azerbaijan newspaper Enes Cansever, representatives of Turkish media arrived in Azerbaijan on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of Khojaly tragedy.

APA’s west bureau reports that on the initiative of parliamentarian Ganira Pashayeva the delegation has today visited border villages of Tovuz region. The guests visited Martyrs’ Alley in the center of the region and Hajalli and Aghdam villages of Tovuz bordering on Armenia. They were told that Armenia often violated ceasefire, posed threat to civilians, schools and houses and burned the cemetery and sacred places.

Correspondent of Aksiyon magazine Tunjar Chetin shared his impressions with APA. He also took a stance on the reports that Turkey would open borders with Armenia.
“Turkey should not open borders with Armenia unless Nagorno Karabakh conflict is solved. Turkey should always support Azerbaijan on this issue. We met with the people who live in constant danger. I saw the view of Armenians’ savageries against civilians in Azerbaijan. We will inform Turkish public about it. Opening of borders should not be discussed unless these horrors end,” he said.

Later the guests came to Ganja. They met with teachers and pupils of Ganja Private Turkish Lyceum and viewed the museum in connection with Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.

The delegation includes correspondents of Zaman, Kanal 7, Yeni Shafak, Aksiyon, Bu gun and Star.