  Turkey can recognize Armenian Genocide if EU urges itJuly 6, 2007 - 16:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey can recognize the Armenian Genocide if the European Union urges it, RA Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Kirakossian said in the Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University. The Turkish society should reach a certain level to acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, according to him. "It's hardly possible in the near future. One of the major obstacles is article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code, according to which recognition of the Armenian Genocide is classified as "insulting Turkishness," Mr Kirakossian said.   Top stories Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova.   Partner news |  Related sections Topic Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesTurkey replacing term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks The Turkish Ministry of Education is replacing the term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks.Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats. |
