Ispirian: Turkey reacts painfully to recognition of Armenian Genocide

In order to encourage the international recognition of the Armenian Genocide, the Armenian authorities should do active work in the countries which have a leading position in the international arena. Turkologist Andranik Ispirian expressed such an opinion during a talk with the correspondent of Aysor.am when discussing the measures and mechanisms aimed at the international recognition of the Armenian Genocide.

He said that levers of exerting pressure and influence on the ruling circles of countries, which have not yet recognize the Genocide, may also contribute to the Genocide’s recognition. The expert did not consider the existence of large Armenian communities in these countries as a necessary condition.

“Let’s take a look at the list of the countries that acknowledged the Armenian Genocide. Among them are also countries, in which the Armenian community is not very influential,” he stressed.

The Turkologist underlined the necessity to work actively with the public sector of various countries, including editors, scientists, analysts so that they could discuss the subject of the Armenian Genocide and denounce this crime against humanity.

“More information about the Armenian Genocide should be published in foreign periodicals and information field, while authoritative public and political figures should make statements and appeals for the condemnation of the Genocide,’ Ispirian noted.

According to him, Turkey reacts painfully to each case of the Armenian Genocide’s recognition by a country.

In his opinion, it is necessary to develop a legal package with documented facts about the Genocide.

“We should achieve a legal condemnation of the Armenian Genocide by going to various courts. Such experience already exists in California,” Ispirian said.