Safrastyan: we can view discussions on H.Res.106 as victory of Armenian nation

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Genocide resolution reminded the international community about the "Armenian factor" and this is a positive result, Ruben Safrastyan, Director of the Institute of the Oriental Studies, told a news conference in Yerevan.



The Armenian interests coincided with the interests of the United States in this case, according to him.



"The authors of the resolution took action proceeding from interests of a power that advocates human rights while the Bush administration exercised the habit of operating with political categories. That is why, the measure was suspended. However, approval of the resolution by the congressional panel has shown that a future vote can be a success for Armenians. From this standpoint we should view the resolution debate as a victory of the Armenian nation," he said.



As to the Byrd-Smith resolution №358 on importance Turkey-U.S. partnership, Mr Safrastyan said there are politicians in the U.S., who really eye Turkey as a strategic ally. "These politicians initiated the measure but I do assure that not all in the administration and State Department believe that Turkey is an ally," he said.



October 10, with a vote 27 to 21 the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted the Armenian Genocide Resolution, H.Res.106, which was introduced by Representative Adam Schiff January 30, 2007.