Armenian, Turkish diplomats did not discuss Genocide issue
The Genocide issue was not discussed during the meetings between Armenian and Turkish diplomats, an Armenian senior diplomat stated.
"I personally took part in the meetings which preceded the dialogue between the two countries," Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Kirakossian said.
He also emphasized that both the Armenian President and Foreign Minister numerously stated that Armenia never questioned the fact of Genocide and its international recognition. "Speculations on the issue are inadmissible," Mr. Kirakossian said.
Earlier, ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey Ali Babacan said that the Armenian Genocide issue was discussed during diplomatic meetings under Swiss mediation.
"I personally took part in the meetings which preceded the dialogue between the two countries," Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Kirakossian said.
He also emphasized that both the Armenian President and Foreign Minister numerously stated that Armenia never questioned the fact of Genocide and its international recognition. "Speculations on the issue are inadmissible," Mr. Kirakossian said.
Earlier, ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey Ali Babacan said that the Armenian Genocide issue was discussed during diplomatic meetings under Swiss mediation.
