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April 25 2014
Turkey's condolences to Armenians shouldn't be regarded as weakness - MFA
Baku, Azerbaijan, April 25
By Rufiz Hafizoglu - Trend:
Turkey's condolences addressed to the Armenians, who died during the
events of 1915, should not be regarded as a weakness, Turkish Foreign
Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said in an interview with Turkish television
channel NTV.
Davutoglu said that it is "not a weakness, but an indication of high
culture". He added that every nation has a memory, but it does not
mean that the events of 1915 should be used for political purposes.
The Turkish FM added that Turkey does not expect condolences from
Armenia regarding the murders of Turkish diplomats by the Armenian
Asala terrorist organization.
Earlier, Turkey's Cabinet of Ministers has spread a message in
connection with the events of 1915.
The message said that it is important not to be captive of historical
events and that it is necessary to create a foundation for building a
common future.
It was also noted that the period of 1915 was a difficult time not
only for Armenians, but also for Arabs, Kurds and representatives of
other nations living in the country.
"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 said 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 to Armenians shouldn't be regarded as weakness - MFA
Baku, Azerbaijan, April 25
By Rufiz Hafizoglu - Trend:
Turkey's condolences addressed to the Armenians, who died during the
events of 1915, should not be regarded as a weakness, Turkish Foreign
Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said in an interview with Turkish television
channel NTV.
Davutoglu said that it is "not a weakness, but an indication of high
culture". He added that every nation has a memory, but it does not
mean that the events of 1915 should be used for political purposes.
The Turkish FM added that Turkey does not expect condolences from
Armenia regarding the murders of Turkish diplomats by the Armenian
Asala terrorist organization.
Earlier, Turkey's Cabinet of Ministers has spread a message in
connection with the events of 1915.
The message said that it is important not to be captive of historical
events and that it is necessary to create a foundation for building a
common future.
It was also noted that the period of 1915 was a difficult time not
only for Armenians, but also for Arabs, Kurds and representatives of
other nations living in the country.
"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 said 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.