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'WEST CAN 'BURY THE LAST HOPE' FOR NORMALIZATION OF TURKISH-ARMENIAN RELATIONS'
News.Az
Fri 27 April 2012
U.S. President Barack Obama in his statement on the anniversary of
the 1915 events in the Ottoman Empire did not use the word "genocide",
considering them as a "great tragedy". Can such an assessment of the
US president be considered satisfactory for Azerbaijan and Turkey?
The U.S. is a kind of world policeman and, therefore, this disuse of
word "genocide" by President Barack Obama to some extent is essential
for the rest of the world. Therefore, we should still be satisfied
with this statement. Otherwise, the use of so-called 'genocide' by
the U.S. president could inflict great damage on the Turkish-American
and Azerbaijani-American relations. If the U.S. considers Turkey as
an ally, it should observe its obligations responsibly.
What is the probability that the U.S. Senate will pass a law on the
so-called "Armenian genocide"?
As you know, the draft resolution recognizing the so-called "Armenian
genocide" was introduced in March this year in the U.S. Senate.
Attempts to carry out this legislative initiative were made in Congress
more than once, but they have not been successful.
Recognizing the "massacre of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire," the
U.S. government, however, never mentioned the word "genocide." Taking
into account that the US president this year did not use the word
"genocide" either, it decreases the likelihood that the bill, if it
is brought on the agenda of the Senate, will be accepted.
The Armenian side in connection with the upcoming 100th anniversary
of the so-called "Armenian genocide" is preparing a series of events
in 2015, under which intends to achieve recognition of "genocide"
by the parliaments of several more countries. What is required in
order Azerbaijan and Turkey to the maximum extent could hinder these
plans of the Armenians?
Turkey and Azerbaijan in the first place should cooperate to mobilize
historians, scientists in order to prove the absence of "genocide."
Thus, this case must involve scientists who have studied this
question. One of the tasks of scientists must be bringing to the
world the fact that the Armenians on the one hand claim that the
Turks committed "genocide of Armenians", on the other hand, occupy
Nagorno-Karabakh.
Has Turkey really done enough to prevent the recognition of so-called
"Armenian genocide" by parliaments of the world?
I note that the Turkish government in 2008, standing up to normalize
relations with Armenia, made â~@~Kâ~@~Ka mistake. The fallacy of this
policy manifested itself in the first days of its implementation. The
government should not have gone for it as long as Armenia didn't
give up its territorial claims Turkey and Azerbaijan. And now the
government is "reaping the fruits" of the process launched a few years
ago. In other words, one of the obvious causes for the activation of
"genocide" question in the world is the "soft policy" conducted by
the Turkish government.
Favourites of the presidential race in France have stated that in
summer this year are going to make a bill to criminalize the "Armenian
genocide". What consequences can the adoption of this law in France
bring to international relations?
Turkey, together with Azerbaijan, should combine efforts and resources
to seek all possible means to prevent the adoption of the draft
law by the French Senate. The Azerbaijani and Turkish parliaments
should also be involved in it. In this case, it's high time for the
parliaments of the fraternal countries to adopt documents similar to
the ones adopted by parliaments of European countries on the fabricated
"Armenian genocide".
In addition, Azerbaijan and Turkey in advance should prepare a list of
countermeasures which they must apply together against France in the
case of adoption of the bill in this country. Thesee countermeasures
should include issues relating the limitation of political ties of
Azerbaijan and Turkey with Paris, the refusal of these fraternal
countries to implement joint projects with France, the refusal of
importing French products and boycotting products made â~@~Kâ~@~Kin
France.
These measures may be a first step in the list of actions, which Baku
and Ankara should take together. These measures should be consistent.
At the same time, Azerbaijan and Turkey should never stop these
measures as long as the French Parliament will not give up this law.
What fate awaits the opening of Turkish-Armenian border, if the U.S.
Senate or the French Senate adopts these bills?
Definitely, the Western countries, in this case will bury the last
hope for normalizing Turkish-Armenian relations, and especially for
opening borders between these countries. The U.S. and France will bury
the last hopes of normalizing relations between Turkey and Armenia.
News.Az
Fri 27 April 2012
U.S. President Barack Obama in his statement on the anniversary of
the 1915 events in the Ottoman Empire did not use the word "genocide",
considering them as a "great tragedy". Can such an assessment of the
US president be considered satisfactory for Azerbaijan and Turkey?
The U.S. is a kind of world policeman and, therefore, this disuse of
word "genocide" by President Barack Obama to some extent is essential
for the rest of the world. Therefore, we should still be satisfied
with this statement. Otherwise, the use of so-called 'genocide' by
the U.S. president could inflict great damage on the Turkish-American
and Azerbaijani-American relations. If the U.S. considers Turkey as
an ally, it should observe its obligations responsibly.
What is the probability that the U.S. Senate will pass a law on the
so-called "Armenian genocide"?
As you know, the draft resolution recognizing the so-called "Armenian
genocide" was introduced in March this year in the U.S. Senate.
Attempts to carry out this legislative initiative were made in Congress
more than once, but they have not been successful.
Recognizing the "massacre of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire," the
U.S. government, however, never mentioned the word "genocide." Taking
into account that the US president this year did not use the word
"genocide" either, it decreases the likelihood that the bill, if it
is brought on the agenda of the Senate, will be accepted.
The Armenian side in connection with the upcoming 100th anniversary
of the so-called "Armenian genocide" is preparing a series of events
in 2015, under which intends to achieve recognition of "genocide"
by the parliaments of several more countries. What is required in
order Azerbaijan and Turkey to the maximum extent could hinder these
plans of the Armenians?
Turkey and Azerbaijan in the first place should cooperate to mobilize
historians, scientists in order to prove the absence of "genocide."
Thus, this case must involve scientists who have studied this
question. One of the tasks of scientists must be bringing to the
world the fact that the Armenians on the one hand claim that the
Turks committed "genocide of Armenians", on the other hand, occupy
Nagorno-Karabakh.
Has Turkey really done enough to prevent the recognition of so-called
"Armenian genocide" by parliaments of the world?
I note that the Turkish government in 2008, standing up to normalize
relations with Armenia, made â~@~Kâ~@~Ka mistake. The fallacy of this
policy manifested itself in the first days of its implementation. The
government should not have gone for it as long as Armenia didn't
give up its territorial claims Turkey and Azerbaijan. And now the
government is "reaping the fruits" of the process launched a few years
ago. In other words, one of the obvious causes for the activation of
"genocide" question in the world is the "soft policy" conducted by
the Turkish government.
Favourites of the presidential race in France have stated that in
summer this year are going to make a bill to criminalize the "Armenian
genocide". What consequences can the adoption of this law in France
bring to international relations?
Turkey, together with Azerbaijan, should combine efforts and resources
to seek all possible means to prevent the adoption of the draft
law by the French Senate. The Azerbaijani and Turkish parliaments
should also be involved in it. In this case, it's high time for the
parliaments of the fraternal countries to adopt documents similar to
the ones adopted by parliaments of European countries on the fabricated
"Armenian genocide".
In addition, Azerbaijan and Turkey in advance should prepare a list of
countermeasures which they must apply together against France in the
case of adoption of the bill in this country. Thesee countermeasures
should include issues relating the limitation of political ties of
Azerbaijan and Turkey with Paris, the refusal of these fraternal
countries to implement joint projects with France, the refusal of
importing French products and boycotting products made â~@~Kâ~@~Kin
France.
These measures may be a first step in the list of actions, which Baku
and Ankara should take together. These measures should be consistent.
At the same time, Azerbaijan and Turkey should never stop these
measures as long as the French Parliament will not give up this law.
What fate awaits the opening of Turkish-Armenian border, if the U.S.
Senate or the French Senate adopts these bills?
Definitely, the Western countries, in this case will bury the last
hope for normalizing Turkish-Armenian relations, and especially for
opening borders between these countries. The U.S. and France will bury
the last hopes of normalizing relations between Turkey and Armenia.