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Jan 8 2015
Israel denies so-called "Armenian genocide"
8 January 2015, 23:31 (GMT+04:00)
By Sara Rajabova
Israeli ambassador to Baku says his country does not intend to
recognize the so-called "Armenian genocide".
Rafael Harpaz was commenting on some Israeli politicians' calls to the
government to recognize the so-called "Armenian genocide".
"Israel is a democratic country, everybody has two opinions, not one
opinion. The government has a very clear opinion," he told Trend
Agency.
He said Israel never recognizes and does not intend to recognize the
so-called "Armenian genocide".
"But regarding the government, its policy is very clear and it was
earlier stated by foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman," Harpaz said.
He also expressed hope for improvement of relation with Turkey
touching upon the unsatisfactory political relations between Tel-Aviv
and Ankara.
"There are enough common interests and issues in the world for us to
cooperate. I would like to take an example of Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines is the biggest foreign airline which is active in
Israel. Istanbul is the biggest hub for Israelis. The same goes for
tourism, trade which is up. We hope that our political relations with
Turkey will improve," he said.
Armenia and the Armenian lobby claim that Turkey's predecessor, the
Ottoman Empire has allegedly carried out "genocide" against Armenians
living in Anatolia in 1915.
Armenia commemorates the alleged genocide on April 24 each year. The
Armenians are going to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the myth in
2015.
Strengthening the efforts to promote the so-called "genocide" in the
world, Armenians have achieved a recognition for its empty claim by
the parliaments of some countries.
Turkey supports the creation of a joint historical commission to
investigate the events of 1915, but Armenia is unwilling to disclose
its archives as it fears revealing what the archives may hold.
http://www.azernews.az/azerbaijan/75741.html
Jan 8 2015
Israel denies so-called "Armenian genocide"
8 January 2015, 23:31 (GMT+04:00)
By Sara Rajabova
Israeli ambassador to Baku says his country does not intend to
recognize the so-called "Armenian genocide".
Rafael Harpaz was commenting on some Israeli politicians' calls to the
government to recognize the so-called "Armenian genocide".
"Israel is a democratic country, everybody has two opinions, not one
opinion. The government has a very clear opinion," he told Trend
Agency.
He said Israel never recognizes and does not intend to recognize the
so-called "Armenian genocide".
"But regarding the government, its policy is very clear and it was
earlier stated by foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman," Harpaz said.
He also expressed hope for improvement of relation with Turkey
touching upon the unsatisfactory political relations between Tel-Aviv
and Ankara.
"There are enough common interests and issues in the world for us to
cooperate. I would like to take an example of Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines is the biggest foreign airline which is active in
Israel. Istanbul is the biggest hub for Israelis. The same goes for
tourism, trade which is up. We hope that our political relations with
Turkey will improve," he said.
Armenia and the Armenian lobby claim that Turkey's predecessor, the
Ottoman Empire has allegedly carried out "genocide" against Armenians
living in Anatolia in 1915.
Armenia commemorates the alleged genocide on April 24 each year. The
Armenians are going to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the myth in
2015.
Strengthening the efforts to promote the so-called "genocide" in the
world, Armenians have achieved a recognition for its empty claim by
the parliaments of some countries.
Turkey supports the creation of a joint historical commission to
investigate the events of 1915, but Armenia is unwilling to disclose
its archives as it fears revealing what the archives may hold.
http://www.azernews.az/azerbaijan/75741.html