Armenian president 's visit comes amid thaw in relations between neighbors . This round of `` football diplomacy , '' comes just days after the two governments signed a historic series of protocols to establish diplomatic relations between the two neighbors . Turkey , Armenia signed protocols at weekend to establish diplomatic ties . President Sarkisian has faced angry protests at home over rapprochement . Comment:
Armenian president 's visit comes amid thaw in relations between neighbors . Turkey , Armenia signed protocols at weekend to establish diplomatic ties . President Sarkisian has faced angry protests at home over rapprochement . Comment: