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  • ANKARA: Armenians Should Accept Erdogan's Olive Branch

    ARMENIANS SHOULD ACCEPT ERDOŠAN'S OLIVE BRANCH

    Daily Sabah, Turkey
    April 23 2014

    Elnur Cevik 24 April 2014, Thursday

    Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdošan made a bold move by extending
    an olive branch to Armenians all over the world when he offered his
    condolences over the sad incidents experienced by their ancestors in
    the Ottoman Empire in 1915.

    About the incidents that occurred during the start of the 20th century
    in the Ottoman Empire, Erdošan said, "May the Armenians who lost their
    lives in these events rest in peace," and "We extend condolences to
    their grandchildren."

    The prime minister also stressed the importance of showing
    understanding about the fact the Armenians commemorate their losses
    and it is our duty to share in their grief.

    But he did stress that all other citizens in the Ottoman Empire
    suffered during the same era, which is a way of saying Turks suffered
    losses at the hands of the Armenians as well.

    This statement shows the voice of reason and the maturity of the
    Turkish state. It shows the strength of the Erdošan administration
    and its self-confidence.

    The statement of the prime minister will of course be strongly
    criticized by the opposition, especially conservatives and the
    nationalists of all kinds, but such a statement was necessary and
    long overdue.

    It should be regarded first as a part of the bold democratization
    campaign of the government to open up to the Kurds and other ethnic
    groups. It should also be regarded as a foreign policy move to show
    to the West this government is serious and will take the necessary
    steps on the Armenian issue that befits a civilized country. But it
    also is a message to those who try to build up a case against Turkey
    with the "genocide" narrative.

    The Armenians have to see that there is a serious olive branch being
    extended to them by Turkey and grasp it. That means the Armenian
    majority has to find a way to pacify the diehard extremist elements
    of the Armenian diaspora. Can they do this? Can the supporters of
    the Armenians in the West, especially the honorable members of the
    American Senate, see this?

    http://www.dailysabah.com/columns/ilnur-cevik/2014/04/24/armenians-should-accept-erdogans-olive-branch



    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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