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April 25 2014
Turkey's condolences addressed to Armenians but not Armenia
Baku, Azerbaijan, April 25
By Rufiz Hafizoglu - Trend:
Turkey's condolences are addressed to Armenians, but not Armenia,
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said, the country's TRT Haber
TV channel reported on April 25.
Turkey has taken this historical step towards Armenians, according to
the foreign minister.
Davutoglu also expressed hope that this historical step will
contribute to the further development of Armenian-Turkish relations.
Turkey's Cabinet of Ministers spread a message in connection with the
events of 1915 on April 23.
The message says it is important not to be a captive of historical
events and there is need to create a foundation for building a common
future.
The events of 1915 were a difficult time not only for the Armenians,
but also for Arabs, Kurds and representatives of other nations living
in the country, according to the message.
"Nevertheless, it is impossible to use the events of 1915 as a tool of
political pressure on Turkey," the message of Turkish government said.
The message says Turkey supports the creation of a joint historical
commission to investigate the events of 1915 and expresses condolences
to the families of those killed in the events of 1915, including the
Armenians.
The message highlights that the events of 1915 are common grief.
Armenia and the Armenian lobby claim that Turkey's predecessor the
Ottoman Empire allegedly carried out "genocide" against the Armenians
living in Anatolia in 1915. While strengthening the efforts to promote
the so-called genocide in the world, Armenians have achieved its
recognition by the parliaments of some countries.
April 25 2014
Turkey's condolences addressed to Armenians but not Armenia
Baku, Azerbaijan, April 25
By Rufiz Hafizoglu - Trend:
Turkey's condolences are addressed to Armenians, but not Armenia,
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said, the country's TRT Haber
TV channel reported on April 25.
Turkey has taken this historical step towards Armenians, according to
the foreign minister.
Davutoglu also expressed hope that this historical step will
contribute to the further development of Armenian-Turkish relations.
Turkey's Cabinet of Ministers spread a message in connection with the
events of 1915 on April 23.
The message says it is important not to be a captive of historical
events and there is need to create a foundation for building a common
future.
The events of 1915 were a difficult time not only for the Armenians,
but also for Arabs, Kurds and representatives of other nations living
in the country, according to the message.
"Nevertheless, it is impossible to use the events of 1915 as a tool of
political pressure on Turkey," the message of Turkish government said.
The message says Turkey supports the creation of a joint historical
commission to investigate the events of 1915 and expresses condolences
to the families of those killed in the events of 1915, including the
Armenians.
The message highlights that the events of 1915 are common grief.
Armenia and the Armenian lobby claim that Turkey's predecessor the
Ottoman Empire allegedly carried out "genocide" against the Armenians
living in Anatolia in 1915. While strengthening the efforts to promote
the so-called genocide in the world, Armenians have achieved its
recognition by the parliaments of some countries.