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ARMENIANS OF IRAN WILL INSIST ON GENOCIDE RECOGNITION
July 03, 2013 | 12:41
YEREVAN. - Armenian community of Iran actively participated in the
recent presidential elections, MP Karen Khanlarian said during the
Wednesday press conference.
During the campaign, the Armenian community addressed candidates
with a number of demands, first to recognize the Armenian Genocide
and involve Armenians in the work of executive branches, for instance
to appoint a presidential aide on national minorities. The candidates
agreed with the demands.
"Now, after elections, we will try to establish contacts with Hassan
Rouhani," MP noted.
He recalled that on the eve of April 24 Deputy Speaker of the
Iranian parliament condemned the Armenian Genocide, earlier President
Ahmadinejad had condemned the tragedy, while former president Khatami
had visited Tsitsernakaberd.
The Armenian community of Iran is estimated at 60,000-70,000. Many
are leaving Iran due to socio-economic situations.
"Armenians of Iran have no political problems," he said, adding that
Armenians mainly leave for U.S. and Canada. Two Armenians are members
of the Iranian parliament.
Photo by Arsen Sargsyan/NEWS.am
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From: A. Papazian
July 03, 2013 | 12:41
YEREVAN. - Armenian community of Iran actively participated in the
recent presidential elections, MP Karen Khanlarian said during the
Wednesday press conference.
During the campaign, the Armenian community addressed candidates
with a number of demands, first to recognize the Armenian Genocide
and involve Armenians in the work of executive branches, for instance
to appoint a presidential aide on national minorities. The candidates
agreed with the demands.
"Now, after elections, we will try to establish contacts with Hassan
Rouhani," MP noted.
He recalled that on the eve of April 24 Deputy Speaker of the
Iranian parliament condemned the Armenian Genocide, earlier President
Ahmadinejad had condemned the tragedy, while former president Khatami
had visited Tsitsernakaberd.
The Armenian community of Iran is estimated at 60,000-70,000. Many
are leaving Iran due to socio-economic situations.
"Armenians of Iran have no political problems," he said, adding that
Armenians mainly leave for U.S. and Canada. Two Armenians are members
of the Iranian parliament.
Photo by Arsen Sargsyan/NEWS.am
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
From: A. Papazian