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GENOCIDE ISSUE PRESSING TASK FOR ALL ARMENIANS - EXPERT
12:04 * 09.07.14
The recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide and the
subsequent demands for reparation are a pressing issue for the entire
nation, according to a Turkologist.
Speaking to the state news agency Armenpress, Director of the National
Academy's Institute of Oriental Studies Ruben Safrastyan said he
stresses the importance of serious pan-national efforts that need to
be coordinated by the Republic of Armenia.
"It will require the efforts of all Armenians, as we are dealing with
a state which does not recognize the Genocide and falsifies the fact.
And there is no sign it will ever recognize it. Turkey is a powerful
state which has its positions in Middle East, so that will be
difficult for us; but we must pass that path. It is our obligation
to the millions of victims," he noted.
Safrastyan said he thinks that the Armenians have to count only on
themselves in the run-up to the 100th anniversary of the tragic events.
"We, Armenia, and the Diaspora have to work with concerted efforts in
different directions to attract the world's attention to this problem.
[It is important for us] to not only raise the world's awareness -
given that many even do not know about the Armenian Genocide - but also
be able to make our demands stronger," he said, calling for efforts
to rely on strongly justified facts instead of general wordings.
Safrastyan, who is not a member of the commission coordinating the
Genocide centennial events, said he nonetheless sees certain steps
being made in that direction.
"The Armenians, of course, worked for decades before, and they keep
working now, so the results remain to be seen," he said, considering
the difference in approaches normal. "There are people who take an
emotional stand, and there are others who rely on a cool judgment. My
general opinion is that the Armenians have to pursue one demand:
condemnation and [reparation] claims.
Safrastyan said it is important to understand international law
well enough to know the possible benefits. "In terms of political
science, it is necessary to get prepared, analyzing the international
situation to grasp the appropriate moment of making our demands. We
must study Turkey to see possible options. We must further be prepared
historically too. Should we be offered a chance to raise a problem
and make demands to Turkey, we must be able to understand what we
demand and what losses we suffered," he added.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2014/07/09/Ruben-safrastyan1/
12:04 * 09.07.14
The recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide and the
subsequent demands for reparation are a pressing issue for the entire
nation, according to a Turkologist.
Speaking to the state news agency Armenpress, Director of the National
Academy's Institute of Oriental Studies Ruben Safrastyan said he
stresses the importance of serious pan-national efforts that need to
be coordinated by the Republic of Armenia.
"It will require the efforts of all Armenians, as we are dealing with
a state which does not recognize the Genocide and falsifies the fact.
And there is no sign it will ever recognize it. Turkey is a powerful
state which has its positions in Middle East, so that will be
difficult for us; but we must pass that path. It is our obligation
to the millions of victims," he noted.
Safrastyan said he thinks that the Armenians have to count only on
themselves in the run-up to the 100th anniversary of the tragic events.
"We, Armenia, and the Diaspora have to work with concerted efforts in
different directions to attract the world's attention to this problem.
[It is important for us] to not only raise the world's awareness -
given that many even do not know about the Armenian Genocide - but also
be able to make our demands stronger," he said, calling for efforts
to rely on strongly justified facts instead of general wordings.
Safrastyan, who is not a member of the commission coordinating the
Genocide centennial events, said he nonetheless sees certain steps
being made in that direction.
"The Armenians, of course, worked for decades before, and they keep
working now, so the results remain to be seen," he said, considering
the difference in approaches normal. "There are people who take an
emotional stand, and there are others who rely on a cool judgment. My
general opinion is that the Armenians have to pursue one demand:
condemnation and [reparation] claims.
Safrastyan said it is important to understand international law
well enough to know the possible benefits. "In terms of political
science, it is necessary to get prepared, analyzing the international
situation to grasp the appropriate moment of making our demands. We
must study Turkey to see possible options. We must further be prepared
historically too. Should we be offered a chance to raise a problem
and make demands to Turkey, we must be able to understand what we
demand and what losses we suffered," he added.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2014/07/09/Ruben-safrastyan1/