October 5, 2009 - 18:35 AMT
Protocols give opportunity to eliminate consequences of Armenian Genocide
Protocols of normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations provide a real opportunity to the Armenian side in some way to eliminate the consequences of the Armenian Genocide , Hayk Demoyan , Director of the Museum-Institute of the Armenian Genocide told a meeting with journalists in Yerevan.
Protocols provide an opportunity to raise awareness about the Armenian Genocide in the Turkish society, to return Armenians living in Turkey to their roots, save the Armenian cultural heritage ", Hayk Demoyan said. According to him, these documents also provide an opportunity to restore the Armenian element in Turkey.
Speaking of phobias of the Turkish side, director of the Museum-Institute of Armenian Genocide, stressed that Ankara has some phobias. "Turkey is afraid of intensive rehabilitation of the Armenian element, of the Armenian expansion. In addition, the Turkish side fears that if borders open the Kurdish population will be engaged in business and, accordingly, its dependence on the western regions of the country would weaken, " Hayk Demoyan said. In his opinion, Turkey closed its border with Armenia not only a sign of solidarity with Azerbaijan, but for its security.