RA President doesn't need to choose between Karabakh and Armenian Genocide
The President of Armenia doesn't need to choose between Karabakh and the Armenian Genocide, Harut Sassounian, the Publisher of The California Courier newspaper said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net.
"These two issues are separate, but equally important for Armenia. Turkey should not expect any concessions from Armenia in return for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide which is a historical fact. It is in Turkey's interest to find the courage to face this shameful episode of its history," he said.
Asked what should the Armenian community of the United States press for, he said that the United States should be an impartial mediator in the Karabakh conflict, render greater assistance to Armenia and Artsakh, urge Turkey to protect the rights of its Armenian minority, and return historic Armenian churches to the Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople.
Full text of the interview
"These two issues are separate, but equally important for Armenia. Turkey should not expect any concessions from Armenia in return for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide which is a historical fact. It is in Turkey's interest to find the courage to face this shameful episode of its history," he said.
Asked what should the Armenian community of the United States press for, he said that the United States should be an impartial mediator in the Karabakh conflict, render greater assistance to Armenia and Artsakh, urge Turkey to protect the rights of its Armenian minority, and return historic Armenian churches to the Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople.
