Armenia and Turkey have complementary strengths in various sectors, and harnessing this potential could benefit both countries and the entire South Caucasus region, said Fatma Aksal, Chair of a NATO PA Sub-Committee and Member of the Turkish Parliament, speaking at a press briefing on the sidelines of the 108th NATO Parliamentary Assembly Rose-Roth Seminar in Yerevan.
“Armenia has advantages in some areas, Turkey in others. Trade benefits everyone. We are neighbors and have historical ties. There are Armenian citizens living in Turkey, and we have good relations with them. I believe that both countries — and the whole South Caucasus — will gain from peace,” Aksal said.
She emphasized Turkey’s role as a crossroads between East and West, noting that closer ties could bring Armenia significant benefits. “Turkey will connect Armenia with all of Europe. Armenia wants to join the European Union. We are not an EU member, but we are a bridge between Armenia and Europe — and this can help a lot,” Aksal explained.
She also highlighted Armenia’s potential role as a transit hub for energy supplies, including natural gas, which could strengthen the country’s economic position.
Aksal expressed confidence that normalizing relations between Armenia and Turkey would not only promote peace in the region but also open up new opportunities for economic cooperation and connectivity.
