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Recognition of the genocide, a priority for the Armenian community of Iran
The major problems facing the Armenians of Iran are socio-economic in
nature, but the recognition and condemnation of the genocide of 1915
remains the priority for the members of the large Armenian community
in this country, said at a press conference in Yerevan on July 3
Khanlarian Karen, one of the two Armenian deputies in the Parliament
of the Islamic Republic of Iran. He said that the issue of genocide
perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire was paramount for the Armenians in
Iran and elsewhere in the Diaspora and Armenia. In this regard, Mr.
Khanlarian stressed that the Armenian community of Iran expected the
newly elected Iranian President Rouhani it include in its agenda the
issue of official recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
The Armenian community of Iran expected much from the new president,
who is considered a moderate who could engage Iran on the path of
normalizing relations with the West, including Armenia could only
benefit, even if she had good relations with former President
Ahmadinejad. The victory of Hassan Rouhani the presidential elections
in Iran was in line with Western democratic standards, has also said
the Iranian lawmaker of Armenian descent to journalists in Yerevan,
while stating that we should not expect radical changes in Iran. But
according to Mr. Khanlarian, Iran's new president is a responsible and
reasonable clear policy, which should carry out reforms in the
domestic and foreign policy of Iran. The Iranian lawmaker has on this
occasion highlighted the involvement of the Armenian community in
Iranian politics, especially in the campaign the last presidential
elections.
During the campaign, the Armenian community was subjected to different
candidates a number of applications, including those relating to the
official recognition of the Armenian Genocide Iran and a greater
representation of Armenians in the political life of the country. "Now
that the elections have taken place, we will try to strengthen ties
with Hassan Rouhani," said Mr. Khanlarian. The deputy recalled that on
the eve of April 24, the vice president of the Iranian Parliament
condemned the genocide of the Armenians, who had previously been
denounced by former President Ahmadinejad, whose predecessor Khatami
had also visited the memorial Tsitsernakaberd in Yerevan and a tribute
to the victims of the 1915 genocide.
Established in the country for centuries, the Armenian community of
Iran count 60 000 to 70 000 members. Relatively well integrated,
Armenians of Iran, however, have emigrated massively in recent
decades, mainly for socio-economic reasons, explained Khanlarian,
noting that most Armenians who left Iran chose s' install the Etts
States and Canada. The member has avoided mentioning the Islamic
Revolution of 1980 had kicked off this migration, stressing that "the
Armenians of Iran have no problem of political order."
M.Khanlarian also recalled that relations between Iran and Armenia
could only develop under the présidende Mr. Rouhani, which should
promote the realization of projects and launch new projects in the
framework of cooperation bilaterally. "Moreover, I am convinced that
the scientific and cultural ties between Armenia and Iran,
particularly the interaction between teachers and students from both
countries programs are required to develop" under the mandate of
Iran's new president, said MP Khanlarian.
Mr. Rouhani, who served the function of secretary of the Supreme
National Security Council of Iran and as such had the opportunity to
meet with his Armenian counterpart Serzh Sargsyan few years ago, was
elected president on June 14 with just over 50% of the vote in an
election, the 11th since the founding of the Islamic Republic, marked
by a stake of 72.7%. Mr. Khanlarian noted that Mr. Rouhani considered
the armeno-Iranian relations as a priority of its diplomacy and
therefore his presidency gave hope development of bilateral
cooperation.
Friday, July 5, 2013,
Gari © armenews.com
From: A. Papazian
Recognition of the genocide, a priority for the Armenian community of Iran
The major problems facing the Armenians of Iran are socio-economic in
nature, but the recognition and condemnation of the genocide of 1915
remains the priority for the members of the large Armenian community
in this country, said at a press conference in Yerevan on July 3
Khanlarian Karen, one of the two Armenian deputies in the Parliament
of the Islamic Republic of Iran. He said that the issue of genocide
perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire was paramount for the Armenians in
Iran and elsewhere in the Diaspora and Armenia. In this regard, Mr.
Khanlarian stressed that the Armenian community of Iran expected the
newly elected Iranian President Rouhani it include in its agenda the
issue of official recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
The Armenian community of Iran expected much from the new president,
who is considered a moderate who could engage Iran on the path of
normalizing relations with the West, including Armenia could only
benefit, even if she had good relations with former President
Ahmadinejad. The victory of Hassan Rouhani the presidential elections
in Iran was in line with Western democratic standards, has also said
the Iranian lawmaker of Armenian descent to journalists in Yerevan,
while stating that we should not expect radical changes in Iran. But
according to Mr. Khanlarian, Iran's new president is a responsible and
reasonable clear policy, which should carry out reforms in the
domestic and foreign policy of Iran. The Iranian lawmaker has on this
occasion highlighted the involvement of the Armenian community in
Iranian politics, especially in the campaign the last presidential
elections.
During the campaign, the Armenian community was subjected to different
candidates a number of applications, including those relating to the
official recognition of the Armenian Genocide Iran and a greater
representation of Armenians in the political life of the country. "Now
that the elections have taken place, we will try to strengthen ties
with Hassan Rouhani," said Mr. Khanlarian. The deputy recalled that on
the eve of April 24, the vice president of the Iranian Parliament
condemned the genocide of the Armenians, who had previously been
denounced by former President Ahmadinejad, whose predecessor Khatami
had also visited the memorial Tsitsernakaberd in Yerevan and a tribute
to the victims of the 1915 genocide.
Established in the country for centuries, the Armenian community of
Iran count 60 000 to 70 000 members. Relatively well integrated,
Armenians of Iran, however, have emigrated massively in recent
decades, mainly for socio-economic reasons, explained Khanlarian,
noting that most Armenians who left Iran chose s' install the Etts
States and Canada. The member has avoided mentioning the Islamic
Revolution of 1980 had kicked off this migration, stressing that "the
Armenians of Iran have no problem of political order."
M.Khanlarian also recalled that relations between Iran and Armenia
could only develop under the présidende Mr. Rouhani, which should
promote the realization of projects and launch new projects in the
framework of cooperation bilaterally. "Moreover, I am convinced that
the scientific and cultural ties between Armenia and Iran,
particularly the interaction between teachers and students from both
countries programs are required to develop" under the mandate of
Iran's new president, said MP Khanlarian.
Mr. Rouhani, who served the function of secretary of the Supreme
National Security Council of Iran and as such had the opportunity to
meet with his Armenian counterpart Serzh Sargsyan few years ago, was
elected president on June 14 with just over 50% of the vote in an
election, the 11th since the founding of the Islamic Republic, marked
by a stake of 72.7%. Mr. Khanlarian noted that Mr. Rouhani considered
the armeno-Iranian relations as a priority of its diplomacy and
therefore his presidency gave hope development of bilateral
cooperation.
Friday, July 5, 2013,
Gari © armenews.com
From: A. Papazian