Armenia MFA comments on statements of Turkish side amid fight against COVID-19

Armenian foreign ministry spokesperson Anna Naghdalyan commented on the statement of the Turkish side according to which within the framework of the fight against COVID19, Armenia asked Turkey for assistance, and Turkey is ready to provide that assistance.

Armenpress presents the MFA spokesperson’s full comment:

Question: The Turkish side states that within the framework of the fight against COVID19, Armenia asked Turkey for assistance, and Turkey is ready to provide that assistance. At the same time, the Ambassador of China to Turkey was asked by the Foreign Ministry of Turkey to provide clarifications regarding the inscription on the aid boxes provided to Armenia. How would you comment on that?

Answer: We have already stated that Armenia undertakes consistent efforts to organize the return of its citizens facing difficult situations to their homeland, especially from countries severely hit by the COVID19 pandemic. In this context, I should note that last Friday 73 of our citizens upon their request already returned from Turkey to Armenia. For this purpose, the Foreign Ministry of Armenia through its representatives interacted with relevant authorities of Turkey and Georgia. The cooperation with the Turkish s...