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Armenia should be more active over Armenian Genocide problem - MP
15:33 * 26.10.14
In an interview with Tert.am, Armenian crossbencher Edmon Marukyan
spoke of the approaching centennial of the Armenian Genocide.
"The government has its functions, but is should not always raise
problems that could cause harm to its international relations.
Relevant organizations represent the interests of Armenians in the
west and raise the problem of their rights," the MP said
The organizations in question would act correctly if their raised
their problems within law, in Turkey's judicial bodies, he added.
"I am not naïve to believe that Turkey's courts will uphold the
claims. However, it would be a start. That is, by employing the
mechanisms they could take their cases to the European Court of Human
Rights. Numerous verdicts against Turkey have been returned in
Cyprus-related cases," Mr Marukyan said.
It is important to record seizure of property and murders.
"As a state, Armenia could raise the problems at the United Nations,
but the way of doing it should be different from that of
organizations," Mr Marukyan said.
Certain issues need to be raised jointly, others do not. Since Armenia
is negotiating re-opening of border with Turkey, raising such problems
could prevent the negotiation from producing results.
"Let the border be opened and diplomatic relations established, and
organizations defend their rights."
Armenian News - Tert.am
15:33 * 26.10.14
In an interview with Tert.am, Armenian crossbencher Edmon Marukyan
spoke of the approaching centennial of the Armenian Genocide.
"The government has its functions, but is should not always raise
problems that could cause harm to its international relations.
Relevant organizations represent the interests of Armenians in the
west and raise the problem of their rights," the MP said
The organizations in question would act correctly if their raised
their problems within law, in Turkey's judicial bodies, he added.
"I am not naïve to believe that Turkey's courts will uphold the
claims. However, it would be a start. That is, by employing the
mechanisms they could take their cases to the European Court of Human
Rights. Numerous verdicts against Turkey have been returned in
Cyprus-related cases," Mr Marukyan said.
It is important to record seizure of property and murders.
"As a state, Armenia could raise the problems at the United Nations,
but the way of doing it should be different from that of
organizations," Mr Marukyan said.
Certain issues need to be raised jointly, others do not. Since Armenia
is negotiating re-opening of border with Turkey, raising such problems
could prevent the negotiation from producing results.
"Let the border be opened and diplomatic relations established, and
organizations defend their rights."
Armenian News - Tert.am