German Ambassador to Turkey concerned about arrest and conviction of Arat Dink
German Ambassador to Turkey Eckart Kuntz voiced concern over arrest and conviction of Arat Dink and Sarkis Seropian, who were accused of "insulting Turkishness" for republishing slain Hrant Dink's interview.
"The verdict of the Turkish court is not in line with democratic principles. I must voice my full support to moves for the Armenian-Turkish reconciliation," the diplomat said.
Earlier, at a reception Ambassador Kuntz said, "Hrant Dink was a symbol of freedom of speech. I was shocked by his murder. Isn't it a serious reason for cancellation of article 301 and Armenian-Turkish reconciliation?" he said, Yerkir reports.
"The verdict of the Turkish court is not in line with democratic principles. I must voice my full support to moves for the Armenian-Turkish reconciliation," the diplomat said.
Earlier, at a reception Ambassador Kuntz said, "Hrant Dink was a symbol of freedom of speech. I was shocked by his murder. Isn't it a serious reason for cancellation of article 301 and Armenian-Turkish reconciliation?" he said, Yerkir reports.
