Gul will try to prevent Armenian Genocide Resolution adoption by U.S. Congress

August 28, 2010 - 15:12 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish President Abdullah Gul will meet with representatives of Jewish organizations as a part of his visit to the U.S. on September 19.

During a meeting with Turkish Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Feridun Sinirlioglu, the American Jewish organizations expressed their discontent with respect to Turkey's foreign policy, specifically, the Turkish-Israeli relations as well as Ankara's stance during adoption of sanctions against Iran by the UN Security Council, Sabah paper reported.

Besides, the Jewish lobby is displeased that Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan did not meet with them during his visit to the U.S.

According to the paper, Gul is expected to break down the anti-Turkish moods, as well as prevent the possibility of adoption of the Armenian Genocide Resolution by U.S. Congress.