Obama's speech was rather unexpected for Turkish parliamentariansApril 7, 2009 - 18:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In his address to Turkish Parliament Barack Obama spoke about US Administration's fixed position on the Armenian Genocide issue, Armenian Genocide Museum Deputy Director Suren Manukyan told a news conference in Yerevan. Barack Obama referred to Turkey's role in the region and Islamic World, passing on to Armenian issue. US President's speech was often interrupted by applause. Yet, the audience became silent upon Obama's touching on Genocide issue, which was rather unexpected for Turkish parliamentarians, Suren Manukyan noted. ''Barack Obama called on Turkey to work through its past. US President didn't use the world Genocide in his speech, but his dwelling on the subject is very important. Besides, he confirmed his position on the Armenian Genocide,'' Genocide Museum Deputy Director emphasized. According to Suren Manukyan, Obama's speech was followed by the outbreak of anti-American protest actions in some major cities of Turkey. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |