If Armenia and Diaspora unite, would a chance to force Turkey recognize the genocide be real?

August 14, 2009 - 18:41 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - "Diaspora should be the main ally of Armenia," Vahan Shirkhanyan , member of the Hnchak Social Democratic Party of Armenia told journalists today.



According to him, if Armenia and Diaspora unite, there would be more possibilities to force Turkey to recognize the Armenian Genocide.



According to him, the negotiations with Turkey on the Armenian Genocide will be successful only when the talks return to the starting point.



Vahan Shirkhanyan also noted that it is very important to restore full confidence between Armenia and Russia, as according to legal documents countries are strategic partners.



"Armenia acted wrongly in relation to Russia. I believe that Armenia should not award the President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili with the Order of Honor "- he said stressing that Armenian position was incorrect position during the Russian-Georgian war.
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