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RICHARD HOVHANNISIAN: REPRESENTATIVES OF THE AUTHORITIES AND THE OPPOSITION SHOULD BE INDULGENT
armradio.am
23.05.2008 15:12
The representatives of the authorities and teheopposition should be
indulgent in order to come out of the strained political situation,
Professor of the California University, historian Richard Hovhannisian
told a press conference today. He noted that everyone is guilty of the
events of March 1. "It's necessary to stop accusing each other. The
events of March 1 were a tragedy, and we all are guilty of it, we
allowed it to happen," Richard Hovhannisian said.
According to the Professor, the Armenian citizen should feel safe in
the country, be content and know that he is not neglected. "The state
should take serious steps in this direction, implementing a correct
economic policy," he said.
Turning to the way Armenia has passed over the past 90 years, the
Professor noted that survival and development have been the most
important achievement for Armenians. During these years the majority
of the society became literate, people started speaking about women's
rights. "Women today work in different spheres, but there is still
much to do in this direction.
I'm sure we shall soon see more female Deputies in the National
Assembly," Richard Hovhannisian added.
According to the historian, the recognition of the Armenian Genocide
is in process. He welcomed the fact that Turkish historian have
started raising the issue on different occasions. As for the issue of
reimbursement, Mr. Hovhannisian noted that it requires a diplomatic
approach. "The issue of reimbursement can be clarified through dialogue
with Turkey, certainly, after it recognizes the Armenian Genocide,"
Richard Hovhannisian added.
armradio.am
23.05.2008 15:12
The representatives of the authorities and teheopposition should be
indulgent in order to come out of the strained political situation,
Professor of the California University, historian Richard Hovhannisian
told a press conference today. He noted that everyone is guilty of the
events of March 1. "It's necessary to stop accusing each other. The
events of March 1 were a tragedy, and we all are guilty of it, we
allowed it to happen," Richard Hovhannisian said.
According to the Professor, the Armenian citizen should feel safe in
the country, be content and know that he is not neglected. "The state
should take serious steps in this direction, implementing a correct
economic policy," he said.
Turning to the way Armenia has passed over the past 90 years, the
Professor noted that survival and development have been the most
important achievement for Armenians. During these years the majority
of the society became literate, people started speaking about women's
rights. "Women today work in different spheres, but there is still
much to do in this direction.
I'm sure we shall soon see more female Deputies in the National
Assembly," Richard Hovhannisian added.
According to the historian, the recognition of the Armenian Genocide
is in process. He welcomed the fact that Turkish historian have
started raising the issue on different occasions. As for the issue of
reimbursement, Mr. Hovhannisian noted that it requires a diplomatic
approach. "The issue of reimbursement can be clarified through dialogue
with Turkey, certainly, after it recognizes the Armenian Genocide,"
Richard Hovhannisian added.