No political force in Sweden doubts the fact of Armenian Genocide
No political force in Sweden doubts the fact of Armenian Genocide, President of Christian Social Democrats in Sweden, Peter Weiderud said.
As he told PanARMENIAN.Net reporter at news conference in Yerevan, "Swedish parliamentarians, who spoke against Armenian Genocide resolution passage, cited inappropriate timing as the reason, also characterizing parliament as unfit structure for decision-making on historic issues." According to Peter Weiderud, Riksdag passed the resolution based on significant number of facts and researches proving 1915 events as the Genocide.
"We were perfectly aware that the resolution might harm Armenia-Turkey relations. Still, the resolution was aimed at protection of human rights. Sides should establish peace by owning the truth, and we sincerely hope Armenia and Turkey will reconcile after the resolution," Peter Weiderud said, adding that ruling Social Democratic party MPs will see to it that Stockholm's foreign policy should not run counter to Armenian Genocide resolution.
Dwelling on Turkey's bid for EU membership; he stated that Sweden occupies principal position on the issue. "We support Turkey's bid, yet believe that the country has to undertake steps toward protection of national minorities' rights and development of democracy in the country."
Commenting on the statement of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on deporting Armenian migrants, Peter Weiderud noted that the statement was a mistake, and withdrawing it was a right decision.
On March 11, 2010, the Swedish Parliament recognized the Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Empire in 1915 by 131 votes in favour and 130 against.
As he told PanARMENIAN.Net reporter at news conference in Yerevan, "Swedish parliamentarians, who spoke against Armenian Genocide resolution passage, cited inappropriate timing as the reason, also characterizing parliament as unfit structure for decision-making on historic issues." According to Peter Weiderud, Riksdag passed the resolution based on significant number of facts and researches proving 1915 events as the Genocide.
"We were perfectly aware that the resolution might harm Armenia-Turkey relations. Still, the resolution was aimed at protection of human rights. Sides should establish peace by owning the truth, and we sincerely hope Armenia and Turkey will reconcile after the resolution," Peter Weiderud said, adding that ruling Social Democratic party MPs will see to it that Stockholm's foreign policy should not run counter to Armenian Genocide resolution.
Dwelling on Turkey's bid for EU membership; he stated that Sweden occupies principal position on the issue. "We support Turkey's bid, yet believe that the country has to undertake steps toward protection of national minorities' rights and development of democracy in the country."
Commenting on the statement of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on deporting Armenian migrants, Peter Weiderud noted that the statement was a mistake, and withdrawing it was a right decision.
On March 11, 2010, the Swedish Parliament recognized the Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Empire in 1915 by 131 votes in favour and 130 against.
