24/04/2014 16:52
D. Harutyunian: Turkish PM’s statement has political connotation
The statement that Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan made in connection with the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day has a political connotation, Minister-Chief of the Government Staff David Harutyunian said today.
“If anyone sees any changes in Erdogan’s statement, unfortunately, I cannot agree. I understand clearly the meaning of that step which has a purely political connotation. An opportunity was taken,” Harutyunian said.
He expressed confidence that Turkey will recognize the Armenian Genocide. “I don’t doubt that Turkey will recognize the Armenian Genocide. Political will should be displayed for this,” he noted.