YEREVAN, MARCH 12, ARMENPRESS. According to the Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, geopolitical actors should remain neutral; otherwise, they cannot play a constructive role in the Armenian-Azerbaijani settlement process. Pashinyan made these remarks during a press conference on Tuesday in response to Armenpress question regarding whether there is a tendency in the West to involve Turkey in the Armenian-Azerbaijani settlement process.

"As for Armenia-Azerbaijan relations, I believe the correct formula and wording are that actors should maintain neutrality to play a constructive role there," Pashinyan said.

Regarding Turkey's role in the region and on the world stage, the Prime Minister noted: "The reality is that we both observe and feel Turkey's presence."

According to the Armenian Prime Minister, Armenia should have an agenda with Turkey and perceive it not through Azerbaijan but as a neighboring country.

''We have to acknowledge that Turkey also plays a significant international role,'' said Pashinyan.

 The Prime Minister noted that communication with the Turkish leadership and the representatives from that country is not only unusual but also natural because Turkey and Armenia are neighbors. The PM added that it is neither unusual nor strange for the leaders of the two countries to have telephone conversations.

“I consider that we have a conversation and a dialogue with the President of Turkey, which is very complicated, not easy, but it is very important to have that conversation,’’ Pashinyan said.

The Armenian Prime Minister also added that understanding the subtle layers of consciousness in the society, it was a great effort for him to go and participate in the inauguration ceremony of the President of Turkey.