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IRANIAN-ARMENIANS WANT ROUHANI TO RECOGNIZE GENOCIDE
11:00 04/07/2013 " ANALYSIS
The major contemporary problem facing the Armenian community of Iran
is socio-economic in nature, but the recognition and condemnation of
the Armenian Genocide is still the most important issue, the Deputy
of the Parliament of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Karen Khanlarian,
stated at the course of a press conference held on July 3, Asbarez.com
reported, citing Armenpress.
Karen Khanlarian underscored that "the primary issue for the Armenian
community of Iran and all the communities of the Diaspora remains
the issue of the Armenian Genocide."
Among other things, Khanlarian noted that the Armenian community
expects Rouhani to keep the issue of the official recognition of the
Armenian Genocide in the centre of his attention. "That's what we
shall demand from Mr. Rouhani," Khanlarian underscored.
Hassan Rouhani's victory in the presidential elections in Iran was
close to western democratic standards, said the Armenian MP of the
Iranian Parliament, Karen Khanlarian, at a press conference in Yerevan.
Reformist Rouhani's victory will not lead to radical changes in the
country, Khanlarian said. According to him, the President-elect is a
reasonable politician, and one can expect tangible, tactical changes
in the domestic and foreign policies of the country.
The parliament member said the Armenian community actively participated
in the pre-election developments.
During the campaign, the Armenian community addressed the candidates
with a number of demands, namely to recognize the Armenian Genocide
and involve Armenians in the work of executive bodies.
"Now, after elections, we will try to establish contacts with Hassan
Rouhani," Khanlarian noted.
He recalled that, on the eve of April 24, the Deputy Speaker of the
Iranian parliament condemned the Armenian Genocide, and that earlier
President Ahmadinejad had denounced 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 worries, Khanlarian said. Iranian
Armenians mostly migrate to the United States and Canada, he added.
"Armenians of Iran have no political problems," he said. Two Armenians
are represented in the Iranian Parliament.
Khanlarian added that Iran's relations with Armenia can develop and
that new projects for economic cooperation can be initiated under
the rule of the Iranian president-elect Hassan Rouhani.
"Apart from that, I believe that scientific ties between Armenia
and Iran, and student and lecturer exchange programs in particular,
will increase during his term", the deputy told a press conference
Wednesday.
Ex-Secretary of National Security, Supreme Council Rouhani, was elected
to the presidential post in the 11th presidential election in Iran on
June 14, where he polled more than 50% of the votes. Voter attendance
was 72.7 percent in the election.
Khanlarian said Rouhani is focused on Armenia-Iran relations and
positive changes should be expected in the bilateral relations during
his term in office.
Armenia and Iran are planning to implement a number of major projects
in the fields of energy and transportation.
Source: Panorama.am
11:00 04/07/2013 " ANALYSIS
The major contemporary problem facing the Armenian community of Iran
is socio-economic in nature, but the recognition and condemnation of
the Armenian Genocide is still the most important issue, the Deputy
of the Parliament of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Karen Khanlarian,
stated at the course of a press conference held on July 3, Asbarez.com
reported, citing Armenpress.
Karen Khanlarian underscored that "the primary issue for the Armenian
community of Iran and all the communities of the Diaspora remains
the issue of the Armenian Genocide."
Among other things, Khanlarian noted that the Armenian community
expects Rouhani to keep the issue of the official recognition of the
Armenian Genocide in the centre of his attention. "That's what we
shall demand from Mr. Rouhani," Khanlarian underscored.
Hassan Rouhani's victory in the presidential elections in Iran was
close to western democratic standards, said the Armenian MP of the
Iranian Parliament, Karen Khanlarian, at a press conference in Yerevan.
Reformist Rouhani's victory will not lead to radical changes in the
country, Khanlarian said. According to him, the President-elect is a
reasonable politician, and one can expect tangible, tactical changes
in the domestic and foreign policies of the country.
The parliament member said the Armenian community actively participated
in the pre-election developments.
During the campaign, the Armenian community addressed the candidates
with a number of demands, namely to recognize the Armenian Genocide
and involve Armenians in the work of executive bodies.
"Now, after elections, we will try to establish contacts with Hassan
Rouhani," Khanlarian noted.
He recalled that, on the eve of April 24, the Deputy Speaker of the
Iranian parliament condemned the Armenian Genocide, and that earlier
President Ahmadinejad had denounced 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 worries, Khanlarian said. Iranian
Armenians mostly migrate to the United States and Canada, he added.
"Armenians of Iran have no political problems," he said. Two Armenians
are represented in the Iranian Parliament.
Khanlarian added that Iran's relations with Armenia can develop and
that new projects for economic cooperation can be initiated under
the rule of the Iranian president-elect Hassan Rouhani.
"Apart from that, I believe that scientific ties between Armenia
and Iran, and student and lecturer exchange programs in particular,
will increase during his term", the deputy told a press conference
Wednesday.
Ex-Secretary of National Security, Supreme Council Rouhani, was elected
to the presidential post in the 11th presidential election in Iran on
June 14, where he polled more than 50% of the votes. Voter attendance
was 72.7 percent in the election.
Khanlarian said Rouhani is focused on Armenia-Iran relations and
positive changes should be expected in the bilateral relations during
his term in office.
Armenia and Iran are planning to implement a number of major projects
in the fields of energy and transportation.
Source: Panorama.am