Diaspora has the last word in normalization of Armenian-Turkish relationsMay 27, 2009 - 19:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "On May 28, 1918 Armenia was proclaimed an independent and united country. In a year a more important council took place where the unity of Armenian nation was discussed. Unfortunately, not much attention has been given to the fact. Both in politics and in literature, we keep forgetting about the unity of the Armenian people, by separating Eastern and Western Armenia," RA NAS History Institute Director Ashot Melkonyan told a news conference. According to him, despite warm relations between Armenia and Diaspora, Yerevan can't manage to establish multilateral relations with Diaspora. "I don't think normalization of Armenian-Turkish ties is only Armenia's problem. It's a problem of the whole Armenian nation," RA NAS History Institute Director stated, noting that Western Armenians also have a voting authority. "Diaspora has the last word in normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations. I believe that Diaspora has to appoint legal authorities to represent the interests of Western Armenia," Melkonyan sated. "Turkey is more interested in territorial integrity issue, rather than Armenian Genocide and NKR," RA NAS Institute Director stated. The issue of Armenian Genocide recognition will lose its meaning if Armenia recognizes territorial integrity of Turkey. It will become just a matter of "culture". Turkey will offer "apologies" and the "matter will be forgotten". Germans these days take every opportunity to apologize to Jews. Despite $3 billion of contributions paid to Jews, Israel is assured that Holocaust will never be forgotten, and same goes for us." Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |