"WHAT IS TURKEY’S PLACE IN EUROPE?"
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[01:36 pm] 12 October, 2006
His Holiness Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia of the
Armenian Apostolic Church released a welcoming letter to the President
Jacque Shirak.
In his letter His Holiness Catholicos Aram I warmly welcomes the
French President’s attitude in connection with the recognition of
the Armenian Genocide.
"France is faithful to human values, law and principles of
justice. With this very example, France will be a good guide for all
the countries that still neglect the Armenian Genocide. Europe is
neither a merely geographical territory, nor a political unity.
Europe is a cultural and moral community based on human rights. That’s
why I would like to know, "What is the place of Turkey in Europe?" says
the letter.
"Mr. President your attitude towards the Armenian Genocide and its
recognition is characteristic of France, the country’s principles
and its unique role in protection of human rights."