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INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY ANNOYED BY TURKEY'S INADEQUATE STANCE: ALEXANDER ARZUMANYAN
17:14, 17 Apr 2015
Siranush Ghazanchyan
Expert of international law Vladimir Vardanyan says the European
Parliament's Resolution on the Armenian Genocide Centennial was of
moral, rather than legal importance.
"The bill may have no legal influence, but will create a serious
moral-political atmosphere for the recognition of the Armenian
Genocide and condemnation of its denial not only in Turkey but also
the world, at large," Vardanyan told reporters today.
He hopes the EP Resolution and the Pope's statement will positively
affect the European Court's decision in Perincek vs. Switzerland case.
MP from the "Heritage" faction Alexander Arzumanyan said the document
included important highlights. According to him, the Pope's remarks om
the Armenian Genocide had a role in the adoption of the EP resolution.
As for Turkey's reaction, "it was inadequate," he said.
"The international community is annoyed by this inadequate position of
Turkey. Turkey does not want to accept it's no longer an important
role-player in the region," Arzumanyan said.
"We should be aware that we won't get up in the morning of April 25
and see that the world has recognized the Armenian Genocide. This is a
process, and step by step we should reach the point where Turkey will
face its own history," he said.
Arzumanyan is more than confident that Turkey will reconsider its
stance, but also considers that a lot of time and effort is needed.
http://www.armradio.am/en/2015/04/17/international-community-annoyed-by-turkeys-inadequate-stance-alexander-arzumanyan/
17:14, 17 Apr 2015
Siranush Ghazanchyan
Expert of international law Vladimir Vardanyan says the European
Parliament's Resolution on the Armenian Genocide Centennial was of
moral, rather than legal importance.
"The bill may have no legal influence, but will create a serious
moral-political atmosphere for the recognition of the Armenian
Genocide and condemnation of its denial not only in Turkey but also
the world, at large," Vardanyan told reporters today.
He hopes the EP Resolution and the Pope's statement will positively
affect the European Court's decision in Perincek vs. Switzerland case.
MP from the "Heritage" faction Alexander Arzumanyan said the document
included important highlights. According to him, the Pope's remarks om
the Armenian Genocide had a role in the adoption of the EP resolution.
As for Turkey's reaction, "it was inadequate," he said.
"The international community is annoyed by this inadequate position of
Turkey. Turkey does not want to accept it's no longer an important
role-player in the region," Arzumanyan said.
"We should be aware that we won't get up in the morning of April 25
and see that the world has recognized the Armenian Genocide. This is a
process, and step by step we should reach the point where Turkey will
face its own history," he said.
Arzumanyan is more than confident that Turkey will reconsider its
stance, but also considers that a lot of time and effort is needed.
http://www.armradio.am/en/2015/04/17/international-community-annoyed-by-turkeys-inadequate-stance-alexander-arzumanyan/