"For the first time in history we had the opportunity to make an all-national issue like Armenian-Turkish relations subject of discussions," said Spanish-Armenian community leader Gaspar Petrosyan. Armenian-Turkish relations is a complex issue, he finds, and regardless whether or not Armenian people want it, Armenia should normalize ties with neighboring states. "Superpowers cannot stand such situation long and will sooner or later impose on parties rules which are unacceptable," Petrosyan said.

Armenian community of Spain was formed in 1980s. Currently there are about 50 thousand Armenians living in the country.