Armen Djigarkhanyan: In truth, Obama saying the Genocide word is not of importance

PanARMENIAN.Net - When asked to express his opinion about US President Barack Obama's not saying the Genocide word in his April 24 address, USSR People's actor Armen Djigarkhanyan replied in a half-joking manner, "I never met Obama, so I didn't have a chance discuss the issue."



"What we are anticipating at present, is a matter of political importance. The importance of Obama's personality is of temporary nature, while the Armenian Genocide recognition issue has a history of 94 years. The most important thing is our attitude to the current situation. We are required to approach the matter with an open heart and sober mind. Emotions won't be of any use," the actor said.



Djikarkhanyan believes that anyone speaking about the Armenian Genocide should first of all consider his competency with regard to the matter. At the same time, the great actor expressed confidence that any Armenian is entitled to demand Genocide recognition and allow of possibility of diplomatic ties between Armenia and Turkey.