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Turkey says earthquake diplomacy could help mend Armenia ties

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu shakes hands with his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan during a news conference in Ankara, Turkey February 15, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer

Humanitarian aid sent by Armenia for victims of last week's devastating earthquake in Turkey could boost the neighbouring countries' efforts to normalise their relations, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday.

A border gate between the long-feuding neighbours was opened for the first time in 35 years to allow aid for quake victims in southern Turkey. Armenia also sent a rescue team to Turkey to help in the search for survivors.

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