Alexander Iskandaryan, “There is a political ingredient in processes over the upcoming liturgy in Surb Khach Church”
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YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 10, ARMENPRESS: There is a political ingredient in the processes over the upcoming liturgy in Surb Khach (Holy Cross) Church, Aghtamar, political analyst Alexander Iskandaryan told Armenpress, according to who Turkey wants to show the West that it is a democratic state. He said that after the suspension of the regulation process of Armenian-Turkish relations, Turkey needed to restore its reputation; that is why it has undertaken this action connected with Aghtamar.
“Through this Turkey says it is true, the diplomatic process is suspended, but something is happening at regional and religious levels,” the political analyst said, underscoring that the solution of this issue cannot be found only bin the circles of civil society, it also regards the decisions adopted by the state. “Of course, the civil societies of the two countries can continue to cooperate, which they currently do,” Alexander Iskandaryan said, adding that we must take into consideration to what extent Turkey tries to use the liturgy to obtain dividends in the “foreign market”.
“The situation is quite complicated; it is true, in many cases it is presented as a personal issue, but I am sure that it will be politically used somehow,” the political analyst said, adding that the Armenian-Turkish relations are in such a state that no matter what happens, it will be politicized.