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BRITISH RESEARCHER: "TURKEY WILL RECOGNIZE THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE WHEN THE TURKISH SOCIETY DEMANDS IT."
April 23 2015
-"The Armenian Genocide recognition in recent years has not been a
priority matter in the UK, but the 100 Anniversary of the Genocide
increased public interest and awareness". In response to "Aravot.am"
spoke the researcher of the Oriental Institute affiliated to the
University of London Laurence Broers. He was asked whether there was
a possibility that Britain will recognize the Genocide after the
Pope's statements and EU adopted resolution. The press conference
was organized by "Region" research center within the framework of
"Modern talks about the Armenian new integration agenda". To our
observation that many accuse the UK as a silent witness: although the
British archives are full of facts that reveal hidden under the cover
of the First World War crime, but the UK did not recognize it. What
is the reason for this policy and may the Pope's statements and the EU
adopted resolution make the UK change its position? British researchers
said. - "I cannot speak on behalf of the British government's policy
priorities, but it is clear that the Britain's relations with the South
Caucasus and with wider regional allies may contravene the recognition
of the Armenian Genocide." Laurence Broers inquired what the political
weight of Armenia Genocide recognition was and detailed. -"The United
States does not recognize the Armenian Genocide, even if recognized
by many states, but still has good relations with Armenia and gives
tangible assistance to Armenia, Russia recognized the Armenian
Genocide, but has complicated relations with Armenia in all aspects
and this concerns many Armenians. Thus, the question arises, therefore,
whether Genocide is the main criterion by which Armenia can assess its
allies and enemies, the problem is not in the recognition of Armenian
Genocide by Britain, but the problem is with Turkey. It seems to me
that the way to achieve the goal is the consistent work with Turkish
society and the recognition will be possible when the Turkish society
demands it. Of course, the international community should encourage as
the international community pressure might be a signal for Turkey to
recognize the Armenian Genocide ". The British researcher also noted
that Britain recognized Armenian Genocide in the scientific field as a
historical fact. To our next question that PACE is preparing a report
concerning Nagorno-Karabakh and if this does not this mean that the
PACE, contradicting himself: OSCE Minsk Group format, intervened in
the conflict. Mr. Broers responded. -"Both countries are EU member
states, so I do not see any contradiction here."
Tatev HARUTYUNYAN
Read more at: http://en.aravot.am/2015/04/23/169864/
April 23 2015
-"The Armenian Genocide recognition in recent years has not been a
priority matter in the UK, but the 100 Anniversary of the Genocide
increased public interest and awareness". In response to "Aravot.am"
spoke the researcher of the Oriental Institute affiliated to the
University of London Laurence Broers. He was asked whether there was
a possibility that Britain will recognize the Genocide after the
Pope's statements and EU adopted resolution. The press conference
was organized by "Region" research center within the framework of
"Modern talks about the Armenian new integration agenda". To our
observation that many accuse the UK as a silent witness: although the
British archives are full of facts that reveal hidden under the cover
of the First World War crime, but the UK did not recognize it. What
is the reason for this policy and may the Pope's statements and the EU
adopted resolution make the UK change its position? British researchers
said. - "I cannot speak on behalf of the British government's policy
priorities, but it is clear that the Britain's relations with the South
Caucasus and with wider regional allies may contravene the recognition
of the Armenian Genocide." Laurence Broers inquired what the political
weight of Armenia Genocide recognition was and detailed. -"The United
States does not recognize the Armenian Genocide, even if recognized
by many states, but still has good relations with Armenia and gives
tangible assistance to Armenia, Russia recognized the Armenian
Genocide, but has complicated relations with Armenia in all aspects
and this concerns many Armenians. Thus, the question arises, therefore,
whether Genocide is the main criterion by which Armenia can assess its
allies and enemies, the problem is not in the recognition of Armenian
Genocide by Britain, but the problem is with Turkey. It seems to me
that the way to achieve the goal is the consistent work with Turkish
society and the recognition will be possible when the Turkish society
demands it. Of course, the international community should encourage as
the international community pressure might be a signal for Turkey to
recognize the Armenian Genocide ". The British researcher also noted
that Britain recognized Armenian Genocide in the scientific field as a
historical fact. To our next question that PACE is preparing a report
concerning Nagorno-Karabakh and if this does not this mean that the
PACE, contradicting himself: OSCE Minsk Group format, intervened in
the conflict. Mr. Broers responded. -"Both countries are EU member
states, so I do not see any contradiction here."
Tatev HARUTYUNYAN
Read more at: http://en.aravot.am/2015/04/23/169864/