Obama's speech was rather unexpected for Turkish parliamentarians
In his address to Turkish Parliament Barack Obama spoke about US Administration's fixed position on the Armenian Genocide issue, Armenian Genocide Museum Deputy Director Suren Manukyan told a news conference in Yerevan.
Barack Obama referred to Turkey's role in the region and Islamic World, passing on to Armenian issue. US President's speech was often interrupted by applause. Yet, the audience became silent upon Obama's touching on Genocide issue, which was rather unexpected for Turkish parliamentarians, Suren Manukyan noted.
''Barack Obama called on Turkey to work through its past. US President didn't use the world Genocide in his speech, but his dwelling on the subject is very important. Besides, he confirmed his position on the Armenian Genocide,'' Genocide Museum Deputy Director emphasized.
According to Suren Manukyan, Obama's speech was followed by the outbreak of anti-American protest actions in some major cities of Turkey.
Barack Obama referred to Turkey's role in the region and Islamic World, passing on to Armenian issue. US President's speech was often interrupted by applause. Yet, the audience became silent upon Obama's touching on Genocide issue, which was rather unexpected for Turkish parliamentarians, Suren Manukyan noted.
''Barack Obama called on Turkey to work through its past. US President didn't use the world Genocide in his speech, but his dwelling on the subject is very important. Besides, he confirmed his position on the Armenian Genocide,'' Genocide Museum Deputy Director emphasized.
According to Suren Manukyan, Obama's speech was followed by the outbreak of anti-American protest actions in some major cities of Turkey.
