Armenian Genocide resolution adoption morally significant for Armenia

PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. Congress has launched attempts to pass a resolution calling for recognition of the Armenian Genocide since 1960-ies, the times when Armenia being a soviet republic could not intervene in the issue, RA Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Kirakossian told a news conference in Yerevan. In his words, the Armenian Diaspora was dealing with the issue during that period. "Of course, the passage of the resolution by the Congress doesn't mean that Turkey will acknowledge the Armenian Genocide but it will encourage the Armenian people and contribute to the security of the republic. The RA government cannot lobby the bill but welcomes the initiative of the U.S. lawmakers," the RA Deputy FM said.



At that he remarked that presently Turkey targeted all efforts to prevent adoption of the resolution. "We are hopeful that the congressional democratic majority will follow the pledges to the Armenian community. Nancy Pelosi's refusal to meet with Turkish FM Abdullah Gul is also significant. A group of Turkish parliamentarians departed for Washington hoping for success with the assistance of the Jewish lobby," Kirakossian said.



The RA Deputy FM also voiced regret over the long absence of U.S. Ambassador to Armenia. "This fact tells on the Armenian-American relations. We have approved Richard Hoagland's designation. As for the proceedings in the Senate, it's the inner business of the United States and we neither intention nor the right to interfere," Arman Kirakossian said.