YEREVAN, APRIL 16, NOYAN TAPAN. In return for opening the Armenian-Turkish border Armenia should propose Turkey becoming OSCE Minsk Group co-chairing country. Political scientist Stepan Grigorian, the Director of the Analytical Center for Globalization and Regional Cooperation, stated at the April 16 press conference. In his words, it is beneficial for the Armenian side, because if Turkey becomes co-chairing country, Azerbaijan's positions in the region will weaken. In response to the question of what Turkey should do in the Minsk Group S. Grigorian said: "Turkey can convince Azerbaijan that conflicts are not solved without compromises." Meanwhile S. Grigorian stated that we should separate the Armenian-Turkish relations from the Nagorno Karabakh problem. In response to the question of after opening the border how Armenia should resist Turkish economic, cultural, and political possible expansion S. Grigorian said that we should not underestimate Armenian entrepreneurs' talent and business skills. "I am convinced that five years after opening the border Turkish government will adopt a law to prevent invasion of Armenian traders to Kars market," S. Grigorian said.

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