Turkish Press
April 14 2005

Press Review

PARLIAMENT DEBATES ARMENIAN ALLEGATIONS

/Turkiye/.. Parliamentarians yesterday debated motions submitted by
both the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and main
opposition Republican People’s Party CHP) on the Armenian issue.
Addressing the General Assembly, Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said
that this year there were a number of activities against Turkey to
mark the 90th anniversary of the so-called Armenian genocide. `This
organized campaign is based upon prejudice, falsehoods and
accusations,’ said Gul. He also warned countries who blame Turkey
that their stance would damage bilateral relations. Afterwards,
deputies agreed to join forces to pursue a more active policy on the
issue. In addition, it was decided to send a letter signed by all
deputies, including AKP leader and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip
Erdogan and CHP leader Deniz Baykal, to the British Parliament
concerning the Armenian allegations. /Turkiye/