Director of Caucasus Institute, political analyst Alexander Iskandaryan said that the historical fact of the Armenian Genocide is irrefutable.

“Usually, those countries, which do not want to recognize the Armenian Genocide or avoid it, say that Turkey is important for them, thus, they do not consider taking this step to be correct. This is a political motivation,” Mr. Iskandaryan said during Historical Memory and Contemporary Reality Yerevan-Moscow space bridge dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

According to him, political games are normal and the issue of Genocide will also be used in them. Referring to Armenia’s possible concessions, Mr. Iskandaryan stated that Armenia has made a compromise since 1991, declaring its willingness to establish diplomatic relations with Ankara without preconditions.

He voiced doubts with respect to any development of the Armenian-Turkish process until April 24. According to him, the sides will take some break after this date; while there will be some developments after that. “We shall wait to see whether Washington, Moscow or Brussels will exert pressure on Turkey for the Protocol’s ratification, but Armenia cannot exert pressure on Ankara itself. After April 24, it will become clear whether pressure will be exerted on Turkey, or not. If yes, the dialogue may be resumed after April 24,” the Director of Caucasus Institute stressed.