Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said Wednesday that Turkish government was still resolute to normalize relations with neighboring Armenia, Turk.net reported.
"But at the same time, it is important for us to see the same determination from the international community and especially from Armenia on the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan," Davutoglu told a press conference after his meeting with Bosnian Foreign Minister Sven Alkalaj.
Turkey and Armenia have no diplomatic or economic relations since Armenia declared its independence in 1991 and Turkey closed its border with Armenia after this country invaded the Upper-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan in 1992.
On July 24, 2008, the then Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan expressed Turkey's willingness to normalize relations with Yerevan.
Turkish President Abdullah Gul travelled to Armenia in September 2008 to watch 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier match between the two countries upon an invitation by President Serzh Sarksyan of Armenia.
Turkey and Armenia are to play another qualifier in Istanbul in September 2009 but Sarksyan said Tuesday he would only accept an invitation to the return match if Turkey takes "real steps" to open their border.
Davutoglu said Turkish government was hopeful over the normalization process with Armenia.
"We believe that the most extensive normalization would be seen in our region in the coming period," Davutoglu said.