October 19, 2006 - 15:28 AMT
Oskanian: Armenia Not Going to Corner Turkey
The purpose of Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian's visit to Canada was to strengthen Canada-Armenia bilateral relations in economic and political fields, cooperation in international organizations and obtain Canada's assistance in enhancing Armenia's peace-keeping capacities, the FM stated at a meeting with Canadian MPs. Minister Oskanian reviewed Armenia's political, economic and social development, Armenia's relation with its neighbors, and the French National Assembly's principled stand on the Armenian Genocide. Minister Oskanian stressed that Armenia has always advocated dialogue and the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Turkey without precondition. "It is not our intention to humiliate or corner Turkey," stated Minister Oskanian. The Minister also thanked the House of Commons and the Senate of Canada members, and the Canadian Government for their recognition of the Armenian Genocide, the Armenian National Committee of Canada (ANCC) told PanARMENIAN.Net.