68 British MPs favor discussion of Armenian Genocide issue

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Ambassador to Great Britain Vahe Gabrielyan had a meeting with members of both houses of the British Parliament and representatives of Armenian organizations in London. The RA MFA Press and Information Department reports that the meeting was organized by Armenia Solidarity Armenian-British parliamentarian group and "Voice of the New Generation" editorial office. The meeting was dedicated to latest offers to hold discussions in the parliament over Armenia's blockade by Turkey and the Armenian Genocide. The offer to discuss the Armenian Genocide issue was made by MP Bob Spink (Conservative Party). It was supported by 68 MPs. And the author of holding discussions over Armenia's blockade by Turkey is Nia Griffith. 66 MPs joined this initiative. In his speech Vahe Gabrielyan expressed gratitude to MPs for their activity aimed at recognizing the Armenian Genocide and condemnation of Armenia's blockade. He scrupulously presented Yerevan's stance on the establishment of Armenian-Turkish relations and called upon the British parliamentarians to use Britain's close ties with Turkey as much as possible for opening the border with Armenia and establishing relations.